Actress
“A Shakespeare & Company veteran, she has great fun with Truffaldino’s oafishness and his increasingly peculiar oaths: “Hercules’ diaper!” “Thor’s kneecap!”
Alexis Soloski, The New York Times
Producer
Jennie carries a long-held belief that the arts are at their fullest and brightest when we are examining what it means to grapple with our humanity. She is passionate about creating the structures and opportunities for artists and creators of all kinds to thrive. With over two decades of experience in administration and production, Jennie brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic skills to every project. Her strengths include team building, strategic planning, and logistics. She is adept at steering artistic visions from concept to completion.
Teacher
“As an arts educator, Jennie, with the lightest touch, is able to inspire in her students the deepest and most authentic connections to the text. Her teaching is masterful, effortless, warm and inviting."
Kevin Coleman, Director of Education and Founding Member, Shakespeare & Company, Lenox, MA
About Me
I am an actress, theatre artist, educator and producer. My multi-decade career has been dedicated to creating socially meaningful and artistically adventurous art with varied populations. A seasoned professional both on and off the stage, I am passionate about developing theatrical experiences that honor and hold how we deeply investigate our humanity and connectedness. My extensive background in arts administration and production gives me the skillset to view any endeavor through multiple artistic lenses and problem-solving viewpoints.