For the past 25 years Jen has designed and facilitated intergenerational arts, arts for youth, and arts for older adults programs for retirement communities, schools, theatre companies, and social service organizations.  Jen holds a Ph.D. in Theatre for Young Audiences from Arizona State University and an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Washington.  In 2012, she was awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching fellowship to travel to Singapore.  She received the Joseph F. Wall Service Award from Grinnell College in 2018. Jen presents at conferences worldwide.

When it occurred to Rich Hawkins that he might have a career as an actor, he set himself two goals: to act in one really good film and one really good play. His scene with Tom Hanks in “Sleepless in
Seattle” met that first goal. Playing the title role in the Seattle production of Garry Trudeau’s political satire “Rapmaster Ronnie” for 50 weeks during the Reagan administration satisfied the second. He
likes to say, “Everything else has been gravy.” When the Cold War ended, Rich began a 25-year career teaching English in the former Soviet Union and Seattle. Since retiring from teaching in 2015, he’s
appeared in a few plays, improvised at Unexpected Productions in the Pike Place Market, and enjoyed watching his very talented grandchildren discover who they are becoming.

Mckenzie Wilson is an artist from North Carolina and is so grateful to be working and playing with Intergenerational Theatre. She enjoys exploring and uplifting local communities, cultures, and creativities and has produced a variety of storytelling works in NC, SC, NY and WA. She focuses on innovative, inspiring, interesting projects that connect hearts and embrace fun. For collaboration inquiries: Instagram @kenziepixies 

Max Sarkowsky is a designer, musician and collaborative art-maker based in Seattle. Max’s work explores the boundaries between design disciplines for live performance, creating unique soundscapes and visuals for a variety of projects including plays, podcasts, installations, dance and film. Since Summer 2020 he has been working freelance with Seattle area theatre companies; Vashon Repertory Theatre, UMO Ensemble, and others, as well as with Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Max is thrilled to be working with SilverKite for the first time, and this amazing intergenerational cast.

www.maxsarkowsky.com

Peyton Noreen (they/them) is a theatre artist originally from Portland, Oregon, now working in the Puget Sound area, and attending Pacific Lutheran University. This is Peyton’s first devised production and they are delighted to bring their improv experience and storytelling skills to such a meaningful project! Some of their recent theatre credits include, directing for the Sleep is For the Weak one act festival at Theatre Battery, directing Late: A Cowboy Song at PLU, and portraying a Mermaid/ Dance ensemble in Dust at PLU. When Peyton isn’t working on a theatre project you can find them cooking for friends, playing DnD, or hanging out with any cat they can find. 

Hil Avery moved to Washington in March 2019 from Arizona to begin a new life. She said Washington is where she is supposed to be, and she was right. In July 2019, she opened her own Life Coaching business, Living Creation LLC. Then COVID 19 hit.  With a combination of COVID 19, George Floyd, and the sudden death of her mother in 2020, she felt the need for change. She looked at these moments as an opportunity to examine her life. With a Master's degree in Mental Health and Wellness, she determined to become a Certified Christian Counselor, and Motivational Speaker. Everything that happens to us, is but a moment in time. Every person needs healing, and help navigating through the traumas of life. 

Rachel Rene (she/her) is a Seattle-raised actor, singer, director, and stage manager who began her theater journey nearly 35 years ago. With a BA in theater arts from Western Washington University, Rachel Rene strives to bring joy and understanding to audiences through the art of storytelling. Besides performing with ITC’s Phoenix, she is also teaching and hosting various workshops with Silver Kite Community Arts and is a performer and educator with Living Voices, a company which combines dynamic solo performances with archival film to transform history into a moving, personal journey. Rachel Rene’s next projects include stage managing with Taproot Theatre and directing with Woodland Park Players and Burien Actors Theatre. Music, dance, and acting are powerful tools for storytelling, and we look forward to sharing our stories with you!