Jacqueline Thompson

Be sure to see Jacqueline Thompson in Early Days—Stories of the Pandemic: A St. Louis COVID-19 Digital Play, LIVE on our web site, Facebook, or YouTube, on Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 pm CDT.

Jacqueline Thompson is an actor and director that has directed/performed with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, The Black Rep, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Upstream, Mustard Seed, SATE, Metro Theater Company, and New Jewish Theatre. In March 2018, the St. Louis Post Dispatch recognized her as one of six women shaping St. Louis Arts and entertainment. She was also noted as one of St. Louis’ most versatile performers. She received a St. Louis Theater Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama as well as an Artist Fellowship from the Regional Arts Commission. Jacqueline Thompson was selected by the Theatre Communications Group (TCG, the national organization for theater) to participate in The Rising Leaders of Color program. In 2019,  she received a Visionary award which recognizes St. Louis women in the arts. She is a proud member of Actors Equity Association.

What do you love about Metro Theater Company?
I love the artistic programming and integrity of the work produced. Metro doesn't shy away from difficult topics that students need to see on stage. Metro gives a space for unique stories and themes to be explored, celebrated, and challenged with support, community, and care. 

What did you enjoy about directing Ghost?
Infusing the script with music and movement. Special shout out to Heather Beal and Jackie Sharp. I enjoyed the physicality of the show and the energy and intensity the cast brought to the story. (Most rewarding moment is seeing a student audience dance in their seats and make comments during the race scenes!)

How have you been coping with the pandemic?
Limiting social media, making time to move and get sunlight, and remembering the phrase my grandmother had on a plaque posted on her wall ... take one day at a time. 

Jarris L. Williams in Ghost. Photo: Jennifer A. Lin