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Jenna Fischer Returns to Theatre After Cancer Remission

9/17/2025

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Jenna Fischer and Lee Kirk, married since 2010, both have strong theatre backgrounds.
Fischer gained fame from NBC’s The Office and co-hosts the Office Ladies podcast.
Kirk directed films and wrote the play Ashland Avenue, which premiered at Chicago's Goodman Theater.
Recently in remission from breast cancer, Fischer takes on her first lead role post-treatment.
The couple balances parenting and work while aiming to focus more on theatre.

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Story summary

Jenna Fischer and Lee Kirk, married since 2010, both have strong theatre backgrounds.
Fischer gained fame from NBC’s The Office and co-hosts the Office Ladies podcast.
Kirk directed films and wrote the play Ashland Avenue, which premiered at Chicago's Goodman Theater.
Recently in remission from breast cancer, Fischer takes on her first lead role post-treatment.
The couple balances parenting and work while aiming to focus more on theatre.