05/10/2026
On the day of Janie Paris’s memorial, we want to thank Kara and Gerry Keen for a generous donation made to LoneTree Live in Janie’s memory.
Though we did not know Janie personally, we’ve been deeply touched while learning about her vibrant life and career in theatre. Born in New York City, Janie built a remarkable career on stage and screen, but it was her warmth, humor, and vibrant spirit that seem to have stayed with people most.
Kara shared a memory of being one of the "no neck monsters" in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" with Janie as Maggie at Theatre Memphis back when it was still at the Pink Palace. Kara was just a child, and it was Janie’s first play in Memphis ... the beginning of a lasting friendship not just with Kara, but the city!
It means a great deal to LoneTree Live to receive support in honor of someone who gave so much life to the stage and to the people around her. We are grateful to Kara and her family for thinking of us as they celebrate Janie’s life and memory.