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Jana Henleben Jones received a BFA in Theatre from Missouri State University, a Master of Liberal Arts from Henderson State University, and a Ph.D. in Fine Arts  at Texas Tech University.

Jana has presented at the International Conference of the Association of Arts Administrator Educators and the Association of Theatre in Higher Educations Conference. She has conducted an acting workshop at the Christians in Theatre Arts Conference in Puerto Rico. Jana has presented her work for the Southeastern Theatre Conferences. 

Jana is  member of Actor’s Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild. Her professional acting credits include The Guiding Light on CBS, Broadway productions at Lincoln Center, Off-Broadway productions at The Theatre for the New City, 13th Theatre, and The American Theatre for Actors. 

Jana has performed in the USO European tour of Godspell, in television/radio commercials, and in films.  Jana has performed with such stars as John Goodman, Kathleen Turner, Nathan Lane, and Leslie Nielson. 

     While living and working in Branson, MO, she wrote and directed for Silver Dollar City, a turn- of- the- century theme park, produced, directed, and performed for the 76 Music Hall, developed show concepts for the Grand Palace, and the Branson Bell and served as the entertainment director for the theme park Mutton Hollow.   

      Jana has taught acting at Texas Tech University, Ouachita Baptist University, Central Baptist College as well as broadcast and theatre classes at Henderson State University.  Jana has owned and operated a talent agency and drama school. Jana is an Assistant Professor for the Communications and Theatre Arts Department at Henderson State University. Jana is the drama minister for New Life Church in Arkakelphia, AR.

"I read your book Onstage With God, and I will definitely use it when I begin classes/rehearsals with the adults in September. Amongst the reasons that I like your method is because it allows the Christian actor/actress to not only grow as a performer but also to grow as a Christian in their relationship with God. It appears that it causes us to exercise spiritual laws and experience spiritual matters as we rehearse, study the script, and do our research. I lead and directed a drama group in Philadelphia for over 10 years but now that I live in Puerto Rico, I'm starting all over again with a new group. your book makes starting over from scratch much easier." - Pam Modeste-The Scene Drama Ministry

"Comedy, acting, and writing come natural to Jana." - Angela Boucher-Today's Woman Journal

"My most favorite celebrity of any city." - Lisa Walker- Freelance writer, The New Yorker

"Jana has a great sense of humor, loves people, and has helped many a striving performer reach their goal." - Jean Gardine-Taylor Made News 

"...special mention must be made in particular of the talents of {Nathan} Joe Lane and Jana Henleben {Jones}." - William Morrison -Back Stage 

"One of the first people we met {in Branson} was a talented comedienne and writer named Jana Henleben {Jones}." - Jim Stafford- Entertainer/Song Writer

"Jana Henleben {Jones}: a premier performer."- Country Review Magazine

"Just finished reading it. I definitely recommended it to any actor or any acting teacher. Great advice and learning tools!" 
- Kyle Byers