J. D. Lawrence (playwright)
J. D. Lawrence | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 6, 1967 |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, film writer and album artist |
Jaron D. "J. D." Lawrence (born August 6, 1967) is an American writer, director and producer of films, television and urban stage plays.[1] On April 1, 2018, he released the drama series Your Husband Is Cheating On Us, which was premiered on Bravo TV.[2]
Biography
[edit]Lawrence grew up in Amityville, New York. His family business, Who's Laughing Now, has produced "dramedies" (comedy-drama) for the past 25 years.[when?] He and his family have launched more than 20 productions, debuting in theaters across the US.[3] He is known for his one-man play, SKITZophrenia, where Lawrence broke a Guinness World Record for "Most Characters Played by One Actor in a Single Theatre". He played 72 different character in the 90-minute production.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Lawrence grew up with a speech impediment, for which he was teased. He believed playing different characters is how he overcame the disorder.[5] Lawrence went to Amityville Memorial High School, where he learned to read music and played trombone in the school band. After high school, he moved to Brooklyn, where he began his production and music career. His daughters, Breanna and Taylour, are also involved in his productions.
Productions
[edit]- The Clean Up Woman (2009)
- Community Service (2013)
- Fire Fighter Fitness (2015)
- Your Husband Is Cheating on Us (2018)
Acting
[edit]- The Clean Up Woman (2010)
- Community Service (2013)
- I Really Hate My Ex (2015)
- Red Oaks (2015)
- Your Husband Is Cheating on Us (2018)
- Martin, Malcolm & Me (2019)
Albums
[edit]- I'm a survivor (2018)
- Your Husband Is Cheating on Us (2018)
Awards
[edit]Lawrence won a Telly Award for his local cable broadcast The J.D. Lawrence Show.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Circuit". IMDb.com. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ "Here's Your First Look at the New Series Your Husband Is Cheating On Us". Bravotv.com. February 22, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ "JD Lawrence". Bravotv. February 22, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ "Most Characters Played by One Actor in a Single Theatre". Business Insider. July 16, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Fischler, Marcelle S. (July 27, 2008). "Speaking in Many Voices That Surpass His Own". New York Times. Retrieved June 3, 2019.