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Sarah Rasmussen
Artistic Director at McCarter Theatre Center
Sarah Rasmussen is the Artistic Director at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, New Jersey, a position she has held since August 2020.14 Here are some key details about her background and career:
Professional Experience
Artistic Leadership:
- Current Artistic Director at McCarter Theatre Center (since August 2020)14
- Former Artistic Director of the Jungle Theater in Minneapolis (2015-2020)4
- Named Star Tribune's Artist of the Year while at the Jungle Theater1
Academic Roles:
- Former Associate Professor and Head of MFA Directing at the University of Texas at Austin (2012-2015)4
- Served as Resident Director for Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Black Swan Lab new work development program1
Directing Experience:
- Has directed at prestigious theaters including Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Guthrie, Dallas Theater Center, Actors Theater of Louisville, and La Jolla Playhouse12
- Alumna of the SoHo Rep. and Lincoln Center Directing Labs1
Education and Awards
- Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, San Diego14
- Bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College3
- Recipient of various honors including:
Artistic Vision
At McCarter Theatre Center, Rasmussen is committed to carrying on the theater's tradition of championing innovative art.12 Her leadership style emphasizes:
- Inclusive storytelling
- Gender parity
- Diverse talent representation
- New work development and commissioning3
Rasmussen's appointment at McCarter marks a significant transition, as she succeeded Emily Mann, who had led the theater for 30 years.3 Her experience in both regional theater leadership and academia positions her well to foster connections between McCarter and Princeton University.3
Highlights
Jan 29 · paw.princeton.edu
Q&A: New McCarter Theatre Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen
Nov 11 · americantheatre.org
Sarah Rasmussen at the McCarter: 'It's Really a New Day'
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Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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