Jo Howarth Noonan Foundation for the Performing Arts

Jo Howarth Noonan Foundation for the Performing Arts Creating more and better opportunities for women in professional theater - on stage, in good roles, and as writers, as directors and in production roles.

Jo Howarth Noonan passed away unexpectedly - and far too young - on June 10, 2015. An accomplished actor, mentor and patron of theatrical arts, she was known not only for having been an actress at an early age, but also for having returned to stage, and having a successful career in her 40s and 50s. She also was loved by all for her warmth and generous spirit. Through this new foundation, we will

extend her achievements beyond her own life, by creating more opportunities for actresses over 40 to stay engaged and vital in American theater. By commissioning new stage works, recognizing plays and screenplays that provide substantial roles for older women (also as writers and directors), sponsoring mentoring and networking events, and hosting our annual MoJoFest, we seek to have a lasting impact on theater across the country. Theater communities and audiences coast to coast will benefit from retaining the talent, wisdom, professional experience, and LIFE experience of these women, and our work will carry Jo's name.

04/05/2024

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Jo Howarth Noonan passed away unexpectedly - and far too young - on June 10, 2015. An accomplished actor, mentor and patron of theatrical arts, she was known not only for having been an actress at an early age, but also for having returned to stage, and having a successful career in her 40s and 50s. She also was loved by all for her warmth and generous spirit. Through this foundation, we will extend her achievements beyond her own life, by creating more opportunities for actresses over 40 to stay engaged and vital in American theater. By commissioning new stage works, recognizing plays and screenplays that provide substantial roles for older women (also as writers and directors), sponsoring mentoring and networking events, and hosting our annual MoJoFest, we seek to have a lasting impact on theater across the country. Theater communities and audiences coast to coast will benefit from retaining the talent, wisdom, professional experience, and LIFE experience of these women, and our work will carry Jo's name.