“Jenny Lavery is a woman of many talents. I had been a long time admirer of her work as an actor, producer and director. Fortunately for me I was lucky enough to work on two back to back projects with her in 2019. Jenny creates an atmospheric playground that is full of exploration, imagination, questions, ideas, laughs and sometimes dances. It’s her intelligence, planning, storytelling, focus, clear communication, thoughtfulness, support, ability to see the whole picture and to have fun while doing it all makes for the most wonderful invitation to be in collaboration with. I respect and admire Jenny to the highest degree and I’m very much looking forward to a time when I can work with her again.”

“Jenny Lavery is both fearless and fierce in her artistic pursuits. During her tenure as Artistic Director of Theatre en Bloc, she has led the organization into award-winning, critically acclaimed territory and elevated its status to become one of Central Texas‘ most lauded performance companies. Her creativity in season selection is matched only by the collaborative ways in which she brings work to life both onstage and off. A dedicated champion of arts education and disability awareness, Jenny brings a comprehensive viewpoint to each project she undertakes.”

“Jenny Lavery is both a powerhouse director and insightful dramaturg. As a writer of new works, Jenny’s deft and thoughtful notes challenged me to go deeper in my rewrites. As a performer of new works, I’ve witnessed Jenny direct actors back to the words on the page to honor the writer’s intention. Jenny doesn’t let you off the hook. She pushes you as hard as she pushes herself. The result is an elevated, honest, and powerful script and performance. Together with Jenny, you create more beauty in the world.”

“As a director and collaborator, Jenny is thoughtful, dedicated, curious and determined. She applies her gifts and her rigor to every element of production and her investment challenges and motivates the entire creative team. Her hard work combined with unabashed insight inspires deep engagement from artists and audiences, moving a play from the page to the stage in a wholly unique way.”

“Jenny Lavery is the kind of director that artists strive to work with. She is committed to the work she chooses and the audiences she shares those moments with. By placing the best idea in the room she transforms stories into living, breathing works of art. Creating alongside Jenny has been an opportunity that I’m forever grateful for. It’s a gift to know that there’s hardworking people like her in this industry.”

“I have had the privilege of working with Jenny on 2 shows -- almost 3 (COVID shut down what would have been our 3rd). An amazing experience!: intimate, intricate, challenging and NEVER dull. There is no slacking -- you are pushed to discover as much as you can about your character and the piece as a whole. Jenny is not a director who imposes her view of a role or a piece on an actor -- there is much discussion and collaboration and the hard work is done together as a team. She is insightful and extremely bright and is a talented communicator. She brings everything she has to a rehearsal and expects her actors to do the same and will not hesitate to push you when she knows there is more to be had -- there almost always is! I would work with her again and again and again.”

“Jenny is the kind of director who knows how to bring the best attributes out in everyone involved in a production, including the audience. What's most impressive is that she does this from a place of compassion, humor and unmatched intellect. I know when I work with Jenny I will be challenged as an actor, but that this will be done in a safe, kind environment where mistakes are welcome - making the initial challenge even more rewarding and the final product something I am proud of. This combination of thoughtfulness, grit and pure talent is rare among directors and also why I have never passed up an opportunity to work with Jenny.”

“Jenny has discerning taste in the material she seeks out and is drawn to and has rigor and precision in the execution of bringing the material to life on stage. She has enviable and rare dual skills of instinct and craft and as an actor collaborating with her, you’re in good and open hands. She has a clear vision, does her homework, and is eager and open to all the artists in the room. She’s exacting, but flexible; a leader and a collaborator; and most of all, an artist.”

“Jenny brings into the room an unwavering trust of the process. We look at the story from every angle, and I have never felt more supported as an actor to fail with soaring colors. The works I created with Jenny are unforgettable, and truly some of the most special moments I've shared in a theater.”

“Working with Jenny on Dance Nation was an unforgettable experience. She played a huge role in guiding me on my character’s journey. The face ballet she came up with was stellar, I mean, it was SO creative. She has so much patience and is always having fun; her laughter is contagious! She’s very open to new ideas and viewpoints so I always felt comfortable approaching her with questions and thoughts. I really hope to tell another story with her!”

“For The Drowning Girls rehearsal process, Jenny created a room where I was able to engage in the most creative and artistically liberating process of my career. For the duration of our rehearsal period, Jenny was able to walk the line of keeping us on track with her vision while also inviting us to contribute to the process as equals. It was the truest artistic collaboration I have ever been a part of.”

“Jenny has a gift for crafting large spectacle and intimate moments with equal nuance and care. As a director she has an instinct for clear, sharp storytelling. One of my favorite parts of working with her is during pre-production because she takes the time to discuss each moment and character with every member of her company. Part of why her productions are so effective is that Jenny fosters an environment that values deep understanding of the script and a company that takes joy in sharing that understanding with the audience.”

"I adored working with Jenny. She is warm, open, innovative, and collaborative. She quickly became a trusted confidante and partner in my new play development. Within just one working session with her, I was hooked. She is a thoughtful advocate for writers and carries a deep rapport with the actors in her care. I would work with Jenny again in a heartbeat."

“I have known Jenny Lavery for nearly 10 years. Whether producer, director, actor or friend, in each permutation, her insight, patience, knowledge, intuition and empathy seamlessly combine to form the foundation of her innate talent. As a 40- year veteran of Broadway, Regional Theater, Film and TV I employ no hyperbole in stating that she is among the best in the business. “

“Working with Jenny is freeing and effortless. She creates a positive, encouraging space for every artist to fully explore and collaborate, using our entire selves. She values every person's uniqueness and process, bringing it all together for a fabulous experience, and a fabulous production, every time.”

“Jenny Lavery brings a uniqueness, a stamp to anything she directs. Having worked with her on a new play, and seen her work on many other projects, she seems to envision the style that best suits each play, letting it bear fruit in the rehearsal process, then expanding it to an unexpected theatricality, an energy, full of humour, and pathos, mining every possibility. She gives her actors full reign to explore, but ultimately assembles all the pieces to create a perfect balance for each project. She is lovely to work with, truly a collaborator and a creator of art.”

“Jenny Lavery is a force. When I see her name on the playbill, I know I’m going to discover art that is relevant, authentic, and the best kind of uncomfortable. As a director and producer, Jenny Lavery combines strength with freedom to ensure her creative vision doesn’t get lost in artistic chaos. I was able to take risks as an actor because I trusted Jenny to pull it all together.”

“I've had the immense fortune to work with Jenny for years, and in each project was challenged, inspired, and guided through and out of my comfort zone. Her focus on truth, vulnerability, flaws, collaboration, and a working environment that supports and respects the entire process truly elevates every element of a production she's involved in. Jenny also selects complex material that asks a great deal of both her team and of those who attend, swinging open the door to momentous discussion. She's truly an actor's director, and an audience's dream.”