Signature Stories Vol. 16 | Page 21

Many lives have been shaped by being a part of the Signature Theatre community and the relationships that Jim has fostered. His wife, Joyce O’Connor, and their two children, Lily and Henry, have been an integral part of the company from its earliest days. I met Jim Houghton probably 15 or so years ago, and it didn’t take me long to find out that not only was he incredibly smart and generous, but that he was one of the finest human beings I had ever met. I just wanted to be associated with him. I wanted to be around what he was doing. So w