Jan Mason
Director | Educator | Leader
Jan Mason
Director | Educator | Leader
Director
Jan directs theatre and opera 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. (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. 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 - Improv: "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
Educator
Jan is proud to teach at Hartford Stage, the Hartt School, Fairfield University, WestConn, CT State Naugatuck, and Greve Opera Academy in Tuscany, Italy. Courses taught include: Acting I and II, Scene Study, Directing, Playwriting, Improvisation, Script Analysis, Theatre History, Contemporary Theatre and Shakespeare. (cv)
Leader
Current positions:
Affiliated Artist - Capital Classics
Co-Producer - Theatre Fairfield
Past positions:
Associate Artistic Director - Connecticut Lyric Opera
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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