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Actor Spotlight - Jenny Laatsch

12/15/2020

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Jenny Laatsch is a veteran Barrier-Free"er" who has performed onstage in over 10 Barrier-Free shows!
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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.
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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!
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JENNY: Yeah!
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Rehearsal for 'Cosmic Crime' (2020)

Question 3: What is your favorite part of creating our original shows?


​Pick our character's names and singing!
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Tech rehearsal 'Cosmic Crime' (2020)

Question 4: Do you have a favorite character you've played?


​Princess Pamper.
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Jenny onstage as Princess Pamper in 'Dischord' (2014).

Question 5: How has Barrier-Free impacted your life?


​That it makes me happy and proud.
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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!
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JENNY: [still smiling] You're welcome!
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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.
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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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Click Here to Support Jenny's Fundraiser
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12/12/2020

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A Peek Inside:
Giving Tuesday
Film Premiere
Barrier-Free Merch Store
Art of Performing Season II
Zoom Holiday Hangout
Today is Giving Tuesday!

#GivingTuesday is an opportunity to uplift non-profits and support their mission by committing a financial gift as part of the kick-off to the holiday season.

Will you commit a Giving Tuesday gift to Barrier-Free this year?

Yes, I'd like to donate now!

Thank you for supporting Barrier-Free this holiday season!

Film Premiere Friday Dec. 18th!
Our Art of Performing Companies have been hard at work creating, rehearsing, and filming their original short films.

These short films will premiere on Friday December 18th at 8pm live on Youtube!

Company A's film Salty Seas will be Act I & Company B's film Family is Family will be Act II.


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In case you missed it!
PLEASE NOTE: T-Shirt orders will be placed to Fam Dog Printing on December 7th.  Shirts will be ready in time for Christmas.

Bags, hats, and jackets are screen printed in-house by Barrier-Free staff. All products are washing machine & dryer safe.

ACT FAST - Most product quantities are extremely limited!

 
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Join us for The Art of Performing Season II as we explore the performance trifecta - acting, singing, & dancing!

We will once again be creating an original short film inspired by the ideas and creativity of our actors through improvisational acting work.

 
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Zoom Holiday Hangout
Join us for this FREE event on Zoom to hangout with friends and spread holiday cheer!
 
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Happy Holidays!
Pictured Above: Barrier-Free Social Clubbers at our Nov. Zoom Hangout
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