Lynn Leimer is the Founder and Artistic Director of QNEK Productions, the Resident Theatre Company at the Haskell Opera House, Stanstead, PQ/Derby Line, VT.
Her forty years in theatre encompass directing, choreography,costume and set design, playwright and performance highlights starring opposite Robert Morse in Woody Allen's pPlay It Again Sam; originating the off-broadway roll of Virginia Brothwell in the musical Everything Right Here touring with the Fabulous Forties Revue and a plethora of dinner theatre engagements in the greater metropolitan area and Jersey Coast at such landmarks as Bally's in Atlantic City.
Lynn has been an adjudicator for the "Tenn Talent Expo" for the State of New Jersey and the Vermont State Drama Festival. She was a judge at the Center for Education and Theatre in Montreal Musical Theatre Competition in June, 2007.
Ms. Leimer served as the State Drama Chairman for two years for the NJGFWC. She is a founding and charter member of the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative and is on the Artistic Advisory Committee of the Haskell.
Ms. Leimer's development educational programs for young people include the Academy for Children in Theatre (ACT 1) and the QNEK Apprenticeship Program and Scholarship Fund. She is a participating member of the Quebec Drama Federation and the Vermont Association of Theatres and Theatre Actors. Last season audiences were treated to her performance as the irrepressible Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly,but nothing will ever replace her irreverent Rev. Mother in Nunsense.
Lynn Leimer is also available to teach Master's Classes in Theatre/Musical Comedy. Rates available upon request.