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Jenny Laatsch is a veteran Barrier-Free"er" who has performed onstage in over 10 Barrier-Free shows! Today, she gives a first-hand account of her experiences being part of Barrier-Free's inclusive theater companies and classes. Enjoy the lovely, talented, and always bright, Jenny Laatsch! View the video interview or read the full transcript below. Question 1: Can you tell us a bit about yourself?My name is Jenny Laatsch. I live in New Windsor Maryland and I go to day program. [I am] thirty-one. Activities [I like] are bowling and dancing.  Question 2: When did you become involved in Barrier-Free?JENNY: Barrier-Free for 5 years. INTERVIEWER: Wow, five years!! That's a lot of shows! JENNY: Yeah!  Rehearsal for 'Cosmic Crime' (2020) Question 3: What is your favorite part of creating our original shows?Pick our character's names and singing!  Tech rehearsal 'Cosmic Crime' (2020) Question 4: Do you have a favorite character you've played?Princess Pamper. 👑  Jenny onstage as Princess Pamper in 'Dischord' (2014). Question 5: How has Barrier-Free impacted your life?That it makes me happy and proud.  Jenny poses with her cast-mate and friend, Nicole (2014) Question 6: What interests do you have outside of Barrier-Free?JENNY: Outside of Barrier-Free, [I like] bowling and dancing. INTERVIEWER: Awesome! Recently you've been very into painting too, right? JENNY: And painting! INTERVIEWER: Jenny, those paintings you shared, oh my gosh, they are so beautiful!! JENNY: [with a big smile] Yeah! INTERVIEWER: Thank you! JENNY: [still smiling] You're welcome!  JOY in the Time of Coronavirus Class on Zoom (2020) Question 7: What would you tell someone that is interested in becoming involved in Barrier-Free programs?You should sign up and join the fun to make new friends.  Jenny participating in our International Collaboration with Blue Apple Theatre UK (2020) Keep Shining Jenny!!Catch Jenny and her Company A cast mates in the short-film Salty Seas premiering LIVE on Youtube & Facebook on Friday, December 18th at 8pm. Catch a sneak peek below! Happy Birthday Jenny!!Jenny celebrates her birthday on December 22nd and is generously sharing her special day with Barrier-Free! She has raised $346 on her way to her $1000 goal! 
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