Emergence: First Flight

Jenna just radiates warmth and love. How delightful to start a show with 3 deep breaths. Her show is just magical. She sings like an angel. In fact one feels like angels are surrounding us. So beautifully written..the poetry and at the same time she is creating art on a canvas. what a treat. ... full review

A moving and beautiful show. Truly poetic. Jenna's words flow with powerful beauty. A combination of spoken word, poetry and painting. It was mesmerizing and deep with resonance. Jenna also made great use of the theatrical space- the haunting sounds and striking use of lights punctuated her words. This show was a unique experience. Hypnotic and powerful... full review

This is a rich, beautiful and utterly unique show that captures a deep feeling tone. Jenna gracefully carries us through the chaos and beauty of the creative process. So many layers of meaning. So much to feast your eyes and ears on. Just lovely. ... full review

Jenna!!!! You did it, pure soulful YOU in this piece, your poetry in motion, in action, in creation, the depth, the journey.... WOW! I was inspired, touched, profoundly and creatively awakened to the muse that so clearly courses through you. ... full review

Emergence: First Flight is beautiful. Jenna shares her mesmerizing artwork with the audience, and mesmerizes us further as she creates a visual piece live before our eyes!... full review

This show is a total package . . . creative, moving, artistic, poetic. It is a must see.... full review

The search for purpose and self-expression is a frequent theme for Fringe shows. But Jenna Wadsworth McCarty invites the audience on a most intimate ride into her own exploration of purpose using all she is as an artist – poetry, song and even painting. With every note, and every brush stroke Jenna allows herself to be exposed and connected to everyone in the audience with passion and… well, purpose. It’s a beautiful journey honoring art and artistry as a way to express and connect.... full review

It was a pleasure to see Jenna manifesting her struggles with anxiety and depression. The performance shows the healing power of art. ... full review

This was a beautiful production mixing art, story telling, and music. Jenna's voice carried me away into someplace beautiful in my mind. It was so soothing and gorgeous. I loved learning about her creative process. She is so rooted in her purpose- it was beautiful to witness.... full review

On Jenna's first song she evoked an emotion in me that was so comforting, I cried. It wasn't sadness. It wasn't happiness. It was PEACE. Poetry in motion. Well done Jenna!🥰... full review