Jayne Atkinson

Jayne Atkinson (she/her) has enjoyed a long and varied career as an actress, director, and producer. Current Role With WAM: MisCast Cabaret Host. Previous WAM: Ann, Motherhood Out Loud. Broadway: Jayne made her Broadway debut in a revival production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons. Other Broadway credits include The Rainmaker (Tony nomination), Our Town with Paul Newman, Enchanted April (Tony nomination, Drama Desk nomination; Outer Critics Circle Award) and Blithe Spirit with the wonderful Angela Lansbury. Selected Off-Broadway: The Art of Success (Drama Desk nomination) and The Skriker (Drama Desk nomination). Selected Film: Free Willy 1&2, The Village and Syriana. Selected TV: On television she is known for her guest appearances on the hit series The X-Files, Gossip Girl, Chicago Med and The Good Wife, among others. As a recurring character, she has played Karen Hayes on the award-winning 24, Erin Strauss on Criminal Minds, Secretary of State Catherine Durant on the popular Netflix Series House of Cards, Vice President Teresa Hurst on Madam Secretary, Georgie in The Walking Dead, Daria Reese in Castle Rock, and most recently Della Bedford in Bluff City Law and Ruth Martin in Clarice. Producing: Jayne has produced for WAM and the Berkshire Festival of Women Writers. She also runs Jadana Productions, which specializes in entertainment development. Education: Northwestern University and Yale Drama School. Etc: Jayne’s other areas of expertise include coaching and teaching. In her spare time, she promotes women’s causes, travels, participates in fundraisers. She is married to actor Michel Gill. Together they have one son.

MisCast Cabaret 2022 Cast