"Jan Mason is a brilliant teacher who continues to work professionally directing stage productions, presenting at conferences, and publishing. She strives to instill a sense of craft in her students, demands rigorous preparation and rehearsal, and recognizes the importance of collaborative learning. 

Professor Mason’s students are effusive in praising her for creating a safe and supportive environment where they can step out of their comfort zone in an atmosphere of trust and respect."    -- EIT Committee

Class Observation: "Her students were engaged and enthusiastic, taking responsibility for their own learning. Her style was encouraging and motivating. Her class was akin to sitting in a concert hall watching a maestro coax excellence from a great philharmonic orchestra."     -- EIT Committee

Current positions:

Associate Artistic Director - Connecticut Lyric Opera

Affiliated Artist - Capital Classics Contemporary Classics Initiative

Past positions:

Festival Coordinator & Director  Lortel Festival of New Work (Fairfield University); 

Ideas Program Coordinator   The International Festival of Arts and Ideas  (New Haven CT); 

Artistic Associate   Rattlestick (NYC);

Managing Director   Arden Party (NYC);

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