The Little Flower of East Orange

Directed by Steve Scott

“...But this is Jeannie Affelder’s play. As difficult as it is playing a sick, often delusional old lady, Affelder presents a tour de force performance as Theresa Marie.”

- Tom Williams, ChicagoCritic.com

“A show doesn’t—can’t—get truer or richer than this current 140-minute gem at the Athenaeum Theatre... Theresa Marie [is played by] an unimprovably passionate Jeannie Affelder... When it finally explodes, that showdown delivers electric theater: [John Henry] Roberts and [Jeannie] Affelder are as laceratingly exposed as any audience can bear to witness.”

- Lawrence Bommer, Chicago Theatre Review

Two women are sitting together in a dimly lit room with curtains in the background. One is sitting on a chair, leaning forward, smiling and holding the woman's hand, who is sitting in a wheelchair. The woman in the wheelchair is smiling, holding a glass of water, and wearing a purple jacket.
Two women are sitting together in a dimly lit room with curtains in the background. One is sitting on a chair, leaning forward, smiling and holding the woman's hand, who is sitting in a wheelchair. The woman in the wheelchair is smiling, holding a glass of water, and wearing a purple jacket.
A woman in a hospital bed giving a high five to a man sitting next to her, both smiling, in a hospital room with dark curtains.
A woman in a hospital bed giving a high five to a man sitting next to her, both smiling, in a hospital room with dark curtains.

A Perfect Ganesh

Directed by Steven Fedoruk

“Jeannie Affelder [is] an actress of palpable intelligence, and capable of suggesting a luminous interior life...
A superbly acted production.”

- Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times

A woman wearing a large straw hat and a multicolored shawl, standing indoors in front of a wooden wall and window, holding a small black object.
A young boy and a man are standing on a stage, holding hands, and looking at each other. The boy wears a brown jacket with embroidery and 'cuffs' at the sleeves, while the man wears a light-colored suit. The background includes a full moon, dark sky, and stage set pieces.

Rutherford and Son

TimeLine Theatre Company

“The flawless ensemble is completed by Jeannie Affelder as Rutherford’s crusty sister and Mrs. Henderson, a woman who bursts into the Rutherford home to demand John reinstate her dismissed son from the factory, a study in maternal ferocity.”

- Dan Zeff, Chicagoland Theatre Reviews

“Portrayed with subservient dignity by a very talented Jeannie Affelder, Ann has command of the house when her brother is absent. Ms. Affelder also plays Mrs. Henderson, the mother of a young worker accused of stealing, whom Rutherford has dismissed from his glassworks company. With the fiery passion of a parent who believes her son’s word over his despotic employer, the actress unleashes a fury that almost stops Rutherford in his tracks. In playing both roles, Ms. Affelder proves to be one of a trio of superb actresses in this production.”

- Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

Two women, one young and one elderly, are engaged in a conversation on stage. The young woman is sitting on a footstool, holding a book, while the elderly woman is standing and leaning forward. The setting features a fireplace and ornate chairs.
Two women, one young and one elderly, are engaged in a conversation on stage. The young woman is sitting on a footstool, holding a book, while the elderly woman is standing and leaning forward. The setting features a fireplace and ornate chairs.
Two actors on stage in a theatrical play. The woman on the left is wearing a long coat, a scarf, and a knitted hat. The man on the right is leaning on a wooden desk, pointing his finger, and wearing a plaid shirt and jacket. The scene appears to be set in a vintage or rustic room, with props including a tray, glass, and decorative items on the desk.
Two actors on stage in a theatrical play. The woman on the left is wearing a long coat, a scarf, and a knitted hat. The man on the right is leaning on a wooden desk, pointing his finger, and wearing a plaid shirt and jacket. The scene appears to be set in a vintage or rustic room, with props including a tray, glass, and decorative items on the desk.

Father of the Bride

Directed by Michael Heitzman

“Dressmaker Mrs. Pulitzki, as portrayed by Jeannie Affelder, proves there are no small roles – she is on stage for a short time, but is memorable...”

- People and Places Newspaper