Performing at LaughFest 2017
Mary Jane is performing at LaughFest 2017 – Come see the VIP show on March 16, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Dog Story Theater. We will show our reference for this very important person and tell their story in a way you’ve never heard before. As a…
Teaching at Kendall
Mary Jane is again teaching Improvisation and Design Thinking for the spring 2017 term at Kendall College of Art and Design. KCAD is one of the few schools in the country to offer Applied Improvisation as part of the general education curriculum.…
Writing
At the Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters, Mary Jane had the opportunity to read three of her poems as part of the program for the holiday party in December 2016.
Lots of news…little time to post
The good news is we’ve been busy so we’re behind on our updates. Here are a few new things with Fishladder. Mary Jane is
Still teaching a class at Kendall College of Art and Design in Applied Improvisation and Design Thinking. It’s…
Mary Jane becomes Associate Producer of feature documentary film
The feature documentary film, The Homestretch, exposes the tragedy of homeless youth, most of whom are “…hidden in plain sight.” Mary Jane’s long time friend, Kirsten Kelly is Director/Producer, Camera on the film with Anne de Mare Director/Producer,…
Mary Jane to Host Table at Inside Heartside Luncheon
Because of the great work they’re doing in our community, Mary Jane is hosting at table at the Inside Heartside luncheon on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at GVSU Eberhard Center.
Many of the neighbors who use Heartside’s services are homeless…
Mary Jane Presents “The Art of Improv” at The GRAM
Inspired by the Improvisational Quilts of Susana Allen Hunter, Mary Jane will share how you can apply the tools and skills of improvisation to add more creativity and play into your life.
Join Mary Jane Pories, the president of Fishladder…
Fishladder Inc. Featured in the Grand Rapids Business Journal
Fishladder is honored to be featured in a recent article for The Grand Rapids Business Journal, a news service of Gemini Publications. Read the article below or online at grbj.com.
Improv lessons translate well to business culture
by Charlsie…
The Entrepreneur Of The Year Semifinalists Announced: Mary Jane Pories Selected
Recognized as one of the most prestigious business award programs in the country, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards celebrate the country’s most innovative business leaders. Nationally, over 1600 nominations were submitted…
Mary Jane nominated for Entrepreneur Of The Year Award!
Mary Jane has been nominated for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award.
The independent panels of judges are comprised of past Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners and successful business leaders from the community. The judging…
