On May 4. 2010, CityRep lost a driving force in in our creation and current success, and Oklahoma City lost a pioneer of our theatrical community when Jackie Abel West made her transition from this life. In 2000, Jackie became a Founding Member and architect of the Board of Directors of Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre, serving as the first President of the Board. She was particularly proud of the fact that CityRep ended each of their eight seasons to date in the black, an accomplishment that is a direct result of Jackie’s board development and leadership. In lieu of flowers Jackie asked that memorials be made to: The Humane Society of Central Oklahoma or Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre, P.O. Box 1913, OKC, OK 73101. A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held on Saturday, June 5 at 2:00 pm in the Kirkpatrick Auditorium on the campus of Oklahoma City University.
”When you feel your song is orchestrated wrong,
Why should you prolong your stay?
When the wind and weather blow your dreams sky-high,
Sail away, sail away, sail away!
- Noel Coward
CityRep Artistic Associate and Jackie Abel West at the opening night reception and performance of THE 39 STEPS