In October 2014, Mary Jo McConnell was walking across the street when she was hit by a car. After having surgery on her broken leg, she was left to navigate New York City on crutches and had to figure how to manage her professional acting career during her recovery. An army veteran and former nurse, for the first time she felt powerless. We talk about the series of events that led her to different theaters, new experiences, and the inspiration to create her own work.

Additional Resources

• Mary Jo McConnell: www.maryjomcconnell.com
• Trumped video trailer
• Music Theater Factory
• The Actor's Green Room
• DE-CRUIT