CLAIRE SAUNDERS’ PROJECTS
play by robert harling
directed by jen thompson
theatre aspen, colorado
CLAIRE SAUNDERS AS Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie
directed by jen thompson
music & Lyrics by stephen sondheim
book by Hugh wheeler from an adaptation by christopher bond
orchestrations by Jonathan tunick
music supervision by Alex lacamoire
choreography by Steven hoggett
directed by thomas kail
lunt-fontaine theater, broadway
CLAIRE SAUNDERS AS ENSEMBLE
by f scott fitzgerald
created & directed by alexander wright
park central hotel new york
CLAIRE SAUNDERS AS myrtle
“Claire Saunders gives Myrtle Wilson, Tom’s mistress, a sprightliness and sass that styles her as a romantic second-string diva who feels trapped in her life, particularly her marriage.”
the rat trap
by noel coward
directed by alexander lass
new york city center stage #2, mint theater company
CLAIRE SAUNDERS AS ruby raymond
chains
by elizabeth baker
directed by jen thompson
nyc theater row, mint theater company
CLAIRE SAUNDERS AS sybil
based upon the Paramount Pictures Film written for the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank
music and lyrics by Irving Berlin
book by David Ives and Paul Blake
directed by Gregg Edelman
the colonial theatre, berkshire theatre group
CLAIRE SAUNDERS AS betty
“The ‘sister act’ of Betty and Judy is performed by two actual (and amazingly talented) sisters, Claire and Alanna Saunders... They are beautiful and fabulous performers, whether singing, dancing, or acting. A twin triple-threat!”
“Stand-out moments include musical numbers "Sisters" performed by real life sisters Alanna and Claire Saunders and "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" performed by Michael Wartella with Claire Saunders”
BY oscar wilde
DIRECTED BY david auburn
berkshire theatre group
CLAIRE SAUNDERS AS cecily
“Claire Saunders is a charming Cecily, a woman who invents things to write in her diary and then uses the entry to prove they actually happened. She’s so good, you rarely question her logic.”
“Saunders’ beguiling Cecily”
“The fully perfect Claire Saunders”
BY JOCELYN BIOH
DIRECTED BY NICOLE A. WATSON
ROUNDHOUSE THEATRE
CLAIRE SAUNDERS AS ERICKA
2020 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Play
“That rival, a fair-skinned Ghanaian-American teen from the U.S, named Ericka (a terrific Claire Saunders), is self-assured, assertive and not afraid of Paulina’s controlling, and often cruel, behavior.”
“Ericka (Claire Saunders) is also the standout singer… part of a vivid and compelling cast””
“Ericka (Claire Saunders) shines as a talented and attractive biracial girl from Ohio”
Written by kayla martine
Directed by andrew garrett
produced by normal ave
claire saunders as reese
BY THORNTON WILDER
DIRECTED BY DAVID AUBURN
BERKSHIRE THEATRE GROUP’S FITZPATRICK MAIN STAGE
CLAIRE SAUNDERS AS gladys
“Saunders’ transition from a somewhat ditzy teenager to a world-weary mother is touching.”
“Claire Saunders' Gladys is most memorable for her canary-colored costumes; her character may be a dum-dum, but she's a vision in highlighter yellow.”
“The production… is very well acted, especially by the women: Harris, Venturi and Claire Saunders as the Antrobuses’ daughter Gladys.”
starring peter dinklage
Adapted by Erica Schmidt from Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand
Music by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National
Lyrics by Matt Berninger of The National and Carin Besser
Choreography by Rick and Jeff Kuperman
GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE’S NORMA TERRIS THEATRE
claire saunders as Orange Girl/Ms. Patience/Sister Claire
Written by Sarah Delappe
Directed by Eric Ort
TheaterWorks Hartford
claire saunders as #8
“The real trump card of why “The Wolves” succeeds so well is that this company of young actresses is simply superb and they work fantastically as a true ensemble. And, as one of the signs of a good ensemble, none of these skillful performers try to outshine their costars. Indeed, the cast of actresses all work on the same high level… These actresses work as a group, but, individually, each of their personalities manages to shine through, which adds texture to the play. For instance, there is the amusing Dea Julien, who is often cracking jokes, as well as the slightly ditzy Claire Saunders, who brings a lot of warmth to her role.”
“The acting by the entire cast is stunning. As the playwright notes, “the team moves as one organism made up of nine idiosyncratic individuals.” The cast is a true ensemble, each actress working in sync with one another for the betterment of the “organism” – or in this case, the play itself.”
“The power of this show, which is an ensemble production if there ever was one, is that the individuals in it blossom as separate flowers even while their roots are becoming intertwined, and the audience is caught up in following the process.”
Won Connecticut Critics Choice Award for “Outstanding Ensemble”
music by arthur sullivan
libretto by w.s. gilbert
DIRECTED BY John Rando
CHOREOGRAPHED BY JoshUA Bergasse
musical direction by darren r. cohen
Barrington Stage Companyy
claire saunders as Ensemble
ALANNA SAUNDERS AS ENSEMBLE
"The daughters of Major General are charming and
are cast with the same nuances as the men. This may be the
first time I've ever known Major General to have twins!"
Book by Boyd Anderson & Guy Anderson
Music by Peter Kaldor, John Kaldor and Doug Oberhamer
Lyrics by Boyd Anderson
Directed by Michael Bello
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre
claire saunders as Lola
“There are three songs that stand out (of the twenty-some in the musical): the lovely “Hialeah” sung by Lola (played with a powerful and resolute core by Claire Saunders) and Mima (played with heartfelt sincerity and wit by the brilliant Sydia Cedeno) with delicious harmonies and tones, “El Gigante” sung by the Rebels, and “What Am I Doing” the duet sung by Lola and Fidel.”
“Though Mr. Stewart is talented, he just lacks spark. Thankfully Claire Saunders makes up for that in spades.”
book by jennifer robbins
music by dan martin
lyrics by michael biello
directed & choreographed by bill castellino
York Theatre
claire saunders as A Village Voice
“Marry Harry goes one step further: the Village Voices made up of Ben Chavez, Jesse Manocherian and Claire Saunders appear in 13 out of 18 songs playing all of the characters other than the four leads: cooks, brides, waiters, Italian grandmothers, angels, etc…. As the Village Voices, Chavez, Manocherian and Saunders demonstrate tremendous versatility playing all sorts of roles and are excellent singers.”
“…and . . . yes, a Greek chorus, the Village Voices, probably the best feature in this production… Mind you, just about every song is mimicked-repeated by the Village Voices (Ben Chavez, Jesse Manocherian, Claire Saunders) – the Greek Chorus who sing and dance their way through and provide some real amusing moments”
“The joy of this production is the way it embraces its ludicrousness. And nothing about it is more ludicrous or more joyful than its ensemble, the Village Voices. This trio (played with verve by Ben Chavez, Jesse Manocherian, and Claire Saunders) sings, dances, and hams its way into and out of scenes, invisible to the characters but entrancing to the audience.”
written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Sean Hagerty
New York Classical Theatre
claire saunders as Bianca
“A movable feast!”
— NY Times
Written by Andrew Lippa
Directed by Matthew Gardiner
Chosky Theater at Carnegie Mellon
claire saunders as Queenie
“Queenie and Saunders shine when separated from the rest of the party; her ballads are beautiful and when she's left alone she becomes a more vulnerable and developed character.”
“Wrapped in a scintillating silver dress, Saunders absolutely
dominates her place in the spotlight, bringing out Queenie’s strong personality as well as the character’s more vulnerable side.”
SEATTLE OPERA PRESENTS THE GERSHWINS’
PORGY AND BESS
WRITTEN BY GEORGE GERSHWIN, DUBOSE AND DOROTHY HEYWARD, AND IRA GERSHWIN
PERFORMED BY SEATTLE OPERA CHORUS AND SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
CONDUCTED BY JOHN DEMAIN
DIRECTED BY CHRIS ALEXANDER
CLAIRE SAUNDERS IN SEATTLE OPERA CHORUS AS SOPRANO II
BLAKE SAUNDERS IN SEATTLE OPERA CHORUS AS TENOR II
“Stirring principals, a superior chorus of local singers and strong orchestral backup… provide a splendid introduction to the classic.”
