Over the years, Judy Marshak has gained respect and admiration in many facets of the entertainment industry - theatre, television, film, voiceover, and music. A two-time ACTRA award nominee, she was also twice nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award - once for her role as 'Mrs Potts' in the original Toronto stage production of "Beauty And The Beast", and again for her portrayal of 'Fleur', the' Menopausal Mama', in Anne Marie Macdonald's "Anything That Moves".
Judy spent 4 seasons playing 'Marilla' in the beloved "Anne Of Green Gables" at the Charlottetown Festival, and the role of 'Mrs. Tottendale' in the original Toronto production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto was specifically created for her and her ukelele.(The revamped Broadway production eliminated the ukulele song, but included it in the 'extras' on the c.d.) Recent theatrical roles include that of Rosemary Clooney in the premier of Dean Regan's new musical "Clooney Tunes" at Victoria Playhouse, Sister Aloiysus in the award winning play "Doubt" at Theatre New Brunswick, and Amanda in Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie" at TIFT. Judy will be returning to TNB, February/2012, to star in "The Musical of Musicals", a tongue-in-cheek satire about legendary Broadway musicals.
Among Judy's latest film projects are "The Stone Angel" with Ellen Burstyn, "All The Good Ones Are Married" with Daryll Hannah, and the new comedy feature "Puck Hogs". Recent TV appearances have included such series as "Being Erica", "The Listener", and "The Dresden Files". This fall 2011 TV season, Judy will play a recurring role in the new YTV/Disney family series, "Life With Boys". And listen for her voice as the bossy bug, 'Mad Margaret', in the hit YTV animated series, "Erky Perky". Past musical highlights have included her highly acclaimed one-woman cabaret shows, various jazz vocal trios, numerous leads in musical theatre, and songwriting. Judy has appeared at The Old Mill as part of the Downtown Toronto Jazz Festival, and in their Home Smith Lounge for the Friday Night Jazz Vocalists Series. This year, Judy will be appearing more frequently in her new solo ukulele show, which she recently premiered at the Kariwak Village Resort in Tobago.
The release of her long-awaited first solo CD "A Matter of Time" is perhaps the most gratifying and exciting project to date. Long known as a "singer's singer", Judy's voice has graced jazz clubs and concert halls across the country. She's sung for legendary Hollywood composer Harry Warren, worked with Grammy Award -winning team Richard Maltby and David Shire, shared billing with Ian Tyson at the Imperial Room. Often praised as a gifted song interpreter, she is now being recognized as songwriter too. With esteemed jazz artist John Alcorn as producer/collaborater/arranger, the CD is a lushly layered album of soulful, heartrending, feel-good music. CBC's George Anthony calls it a "musical bonbon to savour". Rob Fogle (CHRY-FM) says "Marshak's voice is right on the money". The Toronto Star's Richard Ouzounian calls it "slyly sexy and often touching...a wonderful surprise on many fronts". A Matter of Time is currently featured on the regular play lists at JAZZ.FM91 (where it was voted one of the Favourite New Releases of 2009), CBC Radio, CHRY105.5FM, 88.1FM, CIUT89.5FM, WOSR-Radio, and many other live streaming internet stations all over the world.
