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Published on: 6/19/2007
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Eagan Named Artistic Director of Ars Nova
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Jason Eagan
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Jason Eagan has been named the first artistic director of Ars Nova, the intimate theatre space located on West 54th Street.
Eagan's position with the theatre company begins immediately.
Eagan has been a producer at Ars Nova since 2003.Among his more recent projects are At Least It's Pink and Dixie's Tupperware Party.
In a statement Ars Nova co-founder Jenny Wiener said, "Jason's track record for identifying and developing new artists and projects has been exceptional.
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Jason is a true advocate for artists and has helped make Ars Nova a home for the next generation of playwrights, composers, directors, performers, musicians and designers.
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Our new structure allows Jason to fuel the development pipeline toward even larger and more ambitious productions while still serving our core mission.
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About his new position, Eagan said, "I am grateful for this opportunity to further Jon and Jenny's vision of creating the premier New York home for emerging artists.
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As a producer for Ars Nova, Jason Eagan has co-produced presentations of Sandra Bernhard, Nellie McKay and Justin Bond as well as The Wau Wau Sisters, Freestyle Love Supreme, Planet Banana, Holy Cross Sucks!, 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother, At Least It's Pink and Dixie's Tupperware Party.
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Eagan has also worked as a stage manager and/or assistant director for BETTY Rules, Kimberly Akimbo (MTC), The Bomb-ity of Errors, Four (MTC) and Bright Lights Big City (NYTW).Eagan worked with several opera companies before arriving in New York in 1997 to manage Disney's design studio for The Lion King.He is a member of The Improbable Theatre Company and Gotham Stage Company.
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