I had the great privilege of co-producing a couple of LTA shows with Jennifer.  One in particular was very challenging and we had to replace the lead cast member a few days before opening.  We were both exhausted and under a lot of stress, but we got through it all with Jennifer's great sense of humor.  Whichever of us was the second to arrive at the theatre in the evening would yell out "Honey, I'm home!"  And from somewhere within the building, the other of us would respond "Hello Dear!  How was your day?"  I don't remember how we came up with that, but that bit of humor always started our evening on a good note.

You are home now, friend.  Though I wish you were still here with us.

I am so sorry for the loss of Jennifer.  I always liked going over to visit you guys when we were visiting Grandma Lyman. I remember a trip to the Gates of the Mountains that was really fun!  The loss is so big and hard… please know we are all thinking of you and your family. ♥️

Casee (McLellan) Cullen

I first met Jen at a postcard writing party at a local restaurant. I sat next to her and instantly felt welcomed. I loved learning about her passion for justice and theatre. She was a great listener, a compassionate person who expressed kindness and love, and someone who loved life. 

 We met up a few more times to write postcards over the months and years. Jen always took pride in not just the number of postcards that we wrote collectively, but the quality of them. Jen provided everyone with talking points on the various ways that our leadership was failing us. She made sure everyone involved felt supported and informed. I left each of those postcard sessions feeling hopeful and empowered. 

 When I got sick a few years later, she reached out to me on Facebook. It meant the world to me that someone I had known for a relatively short period of time took the time to make sure that I was ok. Her ongoing support helped me in my own recovery. I think that this was Jen being her authentic self and connecting with others in meaningful ways. 

I loved learning about her passion for theatre. She really filled her life with joy. From her trips to her cooking, I appreciated her zest for life. She was a really an amazing person and I know that she will be missed by many. I was lucky to have known her, even if for a small bit. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. May the memories that you shared and the laughs you had together bring you comfort.