Hello Windy City!
Jennefer recently joined the fantastic roster at Gray Talent Group and is excited to start her new life in Chicago with her husband and baby boy on the way!
Jennefer recently joined the fantastic roster at Gray Talent Group and is excited to start her new life in Chicago with her husband and baby boy on the way!
This summer Jennefer plays Regan in KING LEAR directed by Guthrie legend Richard Ooms, and the Courtesan in COMEDY OF ERRORS directed by Milwaukee's up and coming Leda Hoffman at Door Shakespeare in Door Co, WI.
Fantastic reviews are coming in!
"The cast is universally strong with a couple of standouts: Michael Perez, who plays Antipholus of Ephesus, and Jennefer Ludwigsen, who plays the troubled courtesan like a hooker who found an empty envelope on the dressing table after her customer has left." - onmilwaukee.com
Fantastic reviews are coming in!
"The cast is universally strong with a couple of standouts: Michael Perez, who plays Antipholus of Ephesus, and Jennefer Ludwigsen, who plays the troubled courtesan like a hooker who found an empty envelope on the dressing table after her customer has left." - onmilwaukee.com
Jennefer appears September 18, 2013 on Comedy Central as an overprotective mom in the opening sketch for the third season premiere episode of this genius series. The AV club wrote a great article about it here.
Door Shakespeare's MACBETH and LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
Jennefer stars as Rosaline in Love's Labour's Lost and Lady MacDuff in Macbeth. Running July 5- August 17, 2013. Check out this wonderful review in the Milwaukee Journal here.
The Legitimate team on the red carpet at the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival and Gala:
LEGITIMATE Headed to the LA Comedy Shorts Fest!
The L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival, currently the largest comedy film festival in the U.S., is a four-day, non-stop celebration of comedic short films with screenings, industry panels and a red-carpet awards event. LACS was named one of Moviemaker Magazine's “25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee”in both 2009 and 2011, and was honored as one of the "Top Ten Film Festivals in the U.S." by the Brooks Institute.
Co-founded by Boston Legal's Gary Anthony Williams, L.A. Comedy Shorts attracts heavyweights from the world of comedy, including Will Ferrell and Judd Apatow’s 'FunnyOrDie.com’, a major sponsor of the festival. Past celebrity participants have included Mark Hamill, Jane Lynch, Sean Astin, Adam Carolla, Julie Bowen, Bob Odenkirk, Bobcat Goldthwait, and many others.
Co-founded by Boston Legal's Gary Anthony Williams, L.A. Comedy Shorts attracts heavyweights from the world of comedy, including Will Ferrell and Judd Apatow’s 'FunnyOrDie.com’, a major sponsor of the festival. Past celebrity participants have included Mark Hamill, Jane Lynch, Sean Astin, Adam Carolla, Julie Bowen, Bob Odenkirk, Bobcat Goldthwait, and many others.
Shooting CSI 2/19/13
Airdate Wednesday April 3, 2013.
Jennefer appears as victim Vanessa Barnes.
Jennefer appears as victim Vanessa Barnes.
LEGITIMATE screening in Portland, OR
This little political film just keeps getting buzz, long after Todd Akin's remarks. The film will be screening at the Faux Film Festival in Portland, OR at 7pm on Saturday March 30 at the Clinton Street Theatre.
Northwestern University's Entertainment Alliance Storytelling Event, "Love & ..." February 7, 2013
Jennfer will be reading a written (true story) at this inagural event hosted by her alma mater, Northwestern. Drinks, dessert, and stories of love...all for $5 at the Lillian Theatre at 8pm. For tickets, click here.
The Blank Theatre Living Room Series January 21, 2013
Jenn will once again be performing with The Blank's Living Room Series, playing Holly in PARADISE BAR AND GRILL by New York based playwright Lindsey Ferrantino and directed by Kirsten Sanderson. Check out the ink on Broadwayworld.com
LEGITIMATE is an official selection of the
2012 Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival
Jenn's first short film as writer/producer/actress will be screening Saturday December 8 at 2pm with the Shorts Block #2.
From the LAIUFF website: "The Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival celebrates the the efforts and accomplishments of true underground artists from around the world. Filmmakers, writers, etc... who capitalize on their creative intuition to create memorable and inspiring pieces of work when major budgets do_ not exist."
For more information about the festival and tickets, please click here.
From the LAIUFF website: "The Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival celebrates the the efforts and accomplishments of true underground artists from around the world. Filmmakers, writers, etc... who capitalize on their creative intuition to create memorable and inspiring pieces of work when major budgets do_ not exist."
For more information about the festival and tickets, please click here.
SPARK OFF ROSE 11/12/12
Jennefer will once again be reading a written (true) story at this incredible venue. This month's theme: "Trapped"
Visit sparkoffrose.com for more info.
Visit sparkoffrose.com for more info.
KCRW's Strangers Live Storytelling Event 9/15/12 SOLD OUT!
Lea Thau directs this storytelling show celebrating her project for KCRW public radio called "Strangers ".
Jennefer will join actor Stephen Tobolowsky, former L.A District Attorney Gil Garcetti, longtime improv queen of The Moth Mainstage in New York, Shelagh Ratner, and South African architect Tony Unruh, for a night of true stories. Hosted by actress and comedienne Lauren Weedman. 8pm at the Silverlake Bowl.
Jennefer will join actor Stephen Tobolowsky, former L.A District Attorney Gil Garcetti, longtime improv queen of The Moth Mainstage in New York, Shelagh Ratner, and South African architect Tony Unruh, for a night of true stories. Hosted by actress and comedienne Lauren Weedman. 8pm at the Silverlake Bowl.
The Blank Theatre Living Room Series 9/10/12
Jennefer leads the cast of Vine-land in this reading of Andy Hyman's new play, directed by Kirsten Sanderson. Click here for more information and to reserve a seat.
Wrote and produced the satirical political short film, LEGITIMATE...
about Todd Akin and how EXACTLY the female reproductive system goes about "shutting the whole thing down". LEGITIMATE can be seen trending here on funnyordie.com. FYI, this film is rated R for language.
Starting principle photography August 9...
on the feature film 616 Paranormal Incident. Jennefer plays Detective Decker.
Cast in the world premiere of SUKIE and SUE: THEIR STORY at The Blank Theatre. Performances May 9, 10, 18 and 30
Jenn is understudying the role of Sue in this new play from five time Tony nominated Michael John LaChiusa and directed by Kirsten Sanderson. Opens April 21 at the Blank Theatre in Hollywood. More info here.
Podcast airing on KCRW's STRANGERS
Click here to listen to Jenn's piece on KCRW's STRANGERS podcast. A true story about a chance encounter, a P51 mustang, and a dream realized...
AFTER THE FALL OPENS MARCH 10 - April 1
Purchase tickets on goldstar.com or at http://www.humanartstheater.com
Jennefer Ludwigsen is particularly outstanding as the troubled Monroe surrogate, Maggie, ironically the play's most sympathetic character."-blogcritics.org
Jennefer Ludwigsen is particularly outstanding as the troubled Monroe surrogate, Maggie, ironically the play's most sympathetic character."-blogcritics.org
Performing with Spark off Rose 2/6/2012
Spark off Rose is an incredible night of storytelling that centers around a different theme every month. Jennefer will be reading a story she wrote for PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES on Feb. 6 at Theatre Palisades.
Rehearsals begin for Arthur Miller's
AFTER THE FALL 1/16/2012
Jennefer is playing Maggie in this extraordinary, rarely produced play. AFTER THE FALL will be running at the Lillian Theatre during the month of March. More info soon!
First National Commercial booked! 12/5/11
Thank you CESD and Michael Sanford casting!
Booked: HOSTAGE, DO OR DIE on the Investigation Discovery Channel. AIRING 12/29/11
Jennefer guest stars as negotiator Virginia Black.
Pinned for a guest spot on THE MENTALIST 8/18/11
Angels Among Us shoot for CMT 7/15/11
Jenn plays Jillian, an elementary school teacher who gets a call that her father has had a heart attack and passed away...or has he?? Airing in September on CMT.
Operation Repo shoot 6/7/11
Uh-oh! Someone's getting her car towed on TruTV tomorrow! Don't worry...just acting! Will update as soon as I get the air date.
Sleek Medspa Commercial shoot 6/4/11
Jenn is shooting another round of spots for Sleek Medspa! These commercials will be airing soon in New York, Florida and Boston.
An Ideal Husband at Knightsbridge Theatre now running!
"Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast".Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband, 1893, Act I
Jennefer plays Lady Gerturde Chiltern in this delightful Oscar Wilde favorite!
May 6 - May 29
Knightsbridge Theatre/National American Shakespeare Company
1944 Riverside Drive
Los Angeles, CA
Purchase tickets at www.knightsbridgetheatre.com
Or call 323-667-0955
Jennefer plays Lady Gerturde Chiltern in this delightful Oscar Wilde favorite!
May 6 - May 29
Knightsbridge Theatre/National American Shakespeare Company
1944 Riverside Drive
Los Angeles, CA
Purchase tickets at www.knightsbridgetheatre.com
Or call 323-667-0955
My Life Undecided Book Trailer...
Congrats to The Agency!
The Agency screened at the Beverly Hills Shorts Festival on March 13 and came home with awards for Best Director (yeah Samm!) and Best Comedy (yeah everyone!)
Jennefer co-stars as the "unattainable hot girl" in Samm Schectman's short film: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=694116388112&ref=mf
Jennefer co-stars as the "unattainable hot girl" in Samm Schectman's short film: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=694116388112&ref=mf
Jenn guest stars on webseries "this indie thing" on youtube.com January 2011
Happy New Year! Episode 5 of "this indie thing" is up and running on youtube! Check out my appearence as the lead's flame of the week :)
Reading at Disney of screenplay: THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN written by Peter Hedges Oct. 25, 2010
Jennefer was honored to join an incredible cast featuring Ron Livingston, Eric Stonestreet, Adriane Lenox, M. Emmet Walsh, Amy Landecker, Raul Esparza, Sara Ramirez, Jim Parsons, and Holland Taylor for a reading of this beautful story from the mind of Ahmet Zappa, written/directed by the great Peter Hedges (Dan in Real Life, About a Boy, What's Eating Gilbert Grape).
Principle photography begins on A FAMILY DERAILED Oct. 23, 2010
Jennefer just wrapped her first weekend of shooting this touching drama about how a son deals with the death of his mother. Filming will take place primarily in Barstow, CA under the direction of Joshua Von Badinski. Jennefer plays the deceased young mother.
Commercial shoot for Chapman University Oct. 8, 2010
Jennefer plays the desperate housewife in this promo for the Swindleton podcast at Chapman University.
Just wrapped!
Jennefer just wrapped principle photography on MIRROR IMAGE, an indie feature directed and written by Chris W. Freeman. She co-stars as Rita Watts, ex-wife of the tormented leading man. Trailer coming soon!
Feature film in post.
Jennefer recently finished re-shoots for her first feature film. The movie will be distributed by Paramount Pictures in 2011. Details are under wraps until the studio decides how to market this sophomore effort from one of 2009's most exciting directors. Stay tuned!
