Dear Northlight Family,

A treasured friend and artist left us today. Molly Glynn, who appeared in Tom Jones, The Odd Couple and Permanent Collection here at Northlight, was killed in a tragic accident during yesterday’s tumultuous storm. Despite such a dramatic event in such a turbulent storm, Molly was a calming, elegant, supportive center in life. Married to Joe Foust, who appeared in Lady here at Northlight, and the mother of Chance and Declan, she exuded grace and warmth; and beyond her beauty was her stunning humanity. A hole in our hearts remains where once Molly radiated her joy and love. I am so privileged to have worked with her as an actor and director.

But more importantly, I am grateful to have known her. And I wanted you to know how privileged you were to have seen this special woman’s work here at Northlight. She gave you the gift of her life for a couple of hours on our stage, and what a gift. It is what we artists do. Remember that when you see our work on the stages of Chicago.

Our gifts are fleeting, but they are given with love.

And they are written on the wind.

BJ Jones,
Artistic Director

Friends have set up a fund to help Molly’s family. To make a donation to The Molly Glynn Memorial Trust, click here.