Mission Statement of Jaynie Roberts

As Artistic Director of Magenta Theater, I will write plays that make people laugh, while giving them something to think about. I will seek out plays by other local playwrights in addition to royalty productions that fit the personality of our company. I will produce these plays in a family-friendly environment, providing opportunities for youth and adults to develop their acting and technical skills.

Bio of Jaynie Roberts

Born in Great Britain.
Educated in the UK, Asia and the US.
Graduated from Chapman University, California, BA degree in Communications (theater and film). Graduate courses at University of Houston.
Acted, directed, worked tech crew in university productions, community theater, churches. Productions include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, Rumpelstiltskin, Pygmalion, The Madwoman of Chaillot, Marat Sade, Story Theatre, The Women.
Award-winning playwright. Plays written to date include: Oh, Baby, Baby!, Twist & Shout, Sealegs, The Bitter End.
Theater arts instructor.
Favorite movies: You’ve Got Mail, Moonstruck.
Favorite Christmas Carol: O Holy Night.
Dislikes talking on the phone, driving across bridges.
Likes Thai, Indian and Japanese food, boating on the Columbia, spending lots of time with my family.
Member, Washington State Arts Alliance, The Playwrights’ Center.

Former member, Slocum House Theatre Company Board of Directors, City of Vancouver's Cultural Commission.