Morgan Jenness New York NY Obituary, Death:- Morgan Jenness, a renowned American dramaturg, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2024. She had a distinguished career in theater, with a significant impact on the development of new works and the mentorship of emerging playwrights and directors.
Jenness served as associate artistic director at the New York Theatre Workshop and worked with numerous prestigious institutions, including the Mark Taper Forum, the Bay Area Playwrights Festival, and the Los Angeles Theater Center.
Her long tenure at The Public Theater, where she held key roles under George C. Wolfe and Joseph Papp, was foundational to her career. Jenness also contributed to theater education, teaching at universities such as Fordham, Columbia, and Pace.
She worked with a wide range of theater organizations, including the Young Playwrights Festival, New York Stage and Film, and Classic Stage Company, and was active on panels for the National Endowment for the Arts.
Over her career, Jenness received several accolades, including an Obie Award Special Citation (2003), the G.E. Lessing Award for Career Achievement in Dramaturgy (2015), and the Doris Duke Impact Award (2015). Known for her advocacy, leadership, and creative contributions, she leaves behind a lasting legacy in American theater.
