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A locked door, a botched surgery, an empty hotel,
and a Cranberries concert

What They Say:

”You’re in for a sardonically funny and incredibly well put together good time”

“Loved the frame of the story. The physicality was so beautiful and detailed, it reminded me of the mime Bill Bowers. I loved how she told vulnerable stories with a sense of humor, as a woman who has experienced both thematic elements, I felt safe while in the audience. I loved the flow of the story, how specific and easy it was to know a transition happened.
I loved laughing so much.” 

“Loved the whole Performance – the energy, the range, the timing, the humor!”

“Jen moves beautifully and honestly through moments so quickly and so truthfully.”

“Layered and interwoven with hilarious, entertaining elements that seem superficial, but aren’t really. The effect was of a slightly manic stream-of-consciousness, a dip into the psyche of someone who’s wounded but tough, intermittently self-aware, and endearing. I loved it overall. The physical element, the acting-out of various phases, was also brilliant and engaging.”

“Loved the pace and flashbacks. The bits of info that may not make sense yet – then lock into place as the story unfolds”

“I loved how she wove all the stories – ​​So many things – I loved her physical work”

”The characters and transitions, the use of the chair, all so memorable…she’s created something really beautiful.”

”Really liked the show. I’ve filmed hundreds, and hers is up there.”

”Loved it! Especially the perfectly specific physicality.”

Jen Rowe is an actor, director, and producer whose work spans television (NBC’s Grimm, TNT’s Leverage), stage (Artists Repertory Theater, Portland Center Stage, Denver Center Theater), and film (Dead Deer High, Netflix’s Night Always Comes). She’s studied Shakespeare at a few great places, has performed in a little town called Portland for over two decades, and directed an award-winning production that swept an awards cenermony. Founder and Producing Artistic Director of The Theatre Company, she champions innovative, site-specific storytelling and playwright-driven film. Insatiably curious about how to innovate the current American Theatre Model. Jen has taught at Western Oregon University, earned numerous grants, and holds a range of work through various forms. Her solo work, community building, and game-show-inspired projects reflect her commitment to humor, rigor, and meaningful connection.
Now based in Los Angeles, she remains creatively rooted in Portland and open to collaboration nationwide.

Special thanks to Lauren Weedman for her contributions and inpsirations.

Learn more about Jen at: hellojenrowe.com