Jan Mason
Director | Educator | Leader
Jan Mason
Director | Educator | Leader
Director
Jan has been directing theatre for over twenty years and specializes in new play development. She has worked in New York City, Boston, and Washington DC at theatres including Arena Stage, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Rattlestick, The Women's Project, and New Georges. Since 2017 Jan has added the genres of musical theatre and opera to her repertoire. She is currently based in Connecticut. (bio)
Excellence In Teaching Award - Winner
"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.
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.
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." -- CCSU EIT Committee
Educator
Courses taught include: Acting I and II, Scene Study, Directing, Improvisation, Script Analysis, Scriptwriting ('21), Theatre History, Contemporary Theatre and Shakespeare.
Jan is proud to be a core faculty member of the Greve Opera Academy and Music Festival in Tuscany, Italy. (cv)
Jan has taught online since 2007. In an effort to assist colleagues facing the task of moving to online teaching for the first time, she is sharing some of her favorite resources.
Leader
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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