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The Turn of the Screw
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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Scotland Road
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
Sabina
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Director
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Director
Camp Paradox
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director
Man, Woman, Dinosaur
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director
Love Lemmings
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Director
The Encanto File and Other Short Plays
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 1999 - Direction

Melia Bensussen, The Turn of the Screw

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Hartford Stage Names Jennifer Levine As Director Of External Relations Photo
Hartford Stage Names Jennifer Levine As Director Of External Relations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Hartford Stage has promoted Director of Development Jennifer Levine to the newly-formed role of Director of External Relations. Learn more about Levine here!
Video: Inside Rehearsals With the Cast of ROMEO & JULIET Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals With the Cast of ROMEO & JULIET
by Michael Major - Apr 8, 2025

You won’t want to miss this production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet from Hartford Stage Artistic Director, Melia Bensussen (The Winter’s Tale, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, All My Sons, Simona’s Search). Watch the video!
ROPE World Premiere Adaptation and More Set for Hartford Stage 2025-26 Season Photo
ROPE World Premiere Adaptation and More Set for Hartford Stage 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Hartford Stage has revealed the lineup for the Tony Award-winning theater’s 2025/2026 season, including a world premiere and more. See the full lineup and learn more.
Cast and Creative Team Set for ROMEO & JULIET at Hartford Stage Photo
Cast and Creative Team Set for ROMEO & JULIET at Hartford Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Hartford Stage has revealed the artistic team for its upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet. See who is starring and learn more about the production here!
Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford Partner To Present SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON B Photo
Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford Partner To Present SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford have announced a co-production of Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, as part of their upcoming 25/26 seasons.
Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford Will Partner Photo
Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford Will Partner
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford will join Mayor of Hartford Arunan Arulampalam and Executive Director of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce Julio Concepción for a press conference to announce a partnership.
Feature: CT THEATER WOMEN AWARDS at A.C.T. Of CT Photo
Feature: CT THEATER WOMEN AWARDS at A.C.T. Of CT
by Lauren Yarger - Feb 24, 2025

Marsha Mason, Jacqueline Hubbard, Semina De Laurentis among honorees at CT Theater Women Awards March 3 in Ridgefield. Songs and dramatic excerpts will round out the night.
Cast And Creative Team Set for LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Hartford Stage Photo
Cast And Creative Team Set for LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Hartford Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Hartford Stage has revealed the cast and artistic team for its upcoming production of the stylish and playful comedy Laughs in Spanish, a contemporary caper set on the eve of Art Basel — the major art event in Miami. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Hartford Stage Founding Artistic Director Jacques Cartier Passes at Age 94 Photo
Hartford Stage Founding Artistic Director Jacques Cartier Passes at Age 94
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Hartford Stage has shared that Jacques Cartier, the well-respected theater director, educator and founder of Hartford Stage Company, passed away in December 2024 at age 94.
Plays From John Patrick Shanley, Kirsten Greenidge, and More Join PLAYING ON AIR New Photo
Plays From John Patrick Shanley, Kirsten Greenidge, and More Join PLAYING ON AIR New Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2024

Playing on Air is back, celebrating its current season launch with a collection of short plays featuring world premieres, plus an audio premieres, by some of the most exciting voices in theatre.
Playing on Air Launches New Collection of Short Plays Photo
Playing on Air Launches New Collection of Short Plays
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

Playing on Air is celebrating its relaunch with a collection of short plays featuring world premieres, audience favorites, and audio premieres by some of the most exciting voices in theatre today.
Cast & Creative Team Set for TWO TRAINS RUNNING at Hartford Stage Photo
Cast & Creative Team Set for TWO TRAINS RUNNING at Hartford Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Hartford Stage has revealed the artistic team for its upcoming production of August Wilson's Two Trains Running directed by Gilbert McCauley. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces Executive Board Election Results Photo
Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces Executive Board Election Results And President's Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

SDC announced the results of its 2024 Executive Board election, highlighting new leadership roles and the organization's future direction. Discover the elected members and their upcoming initiatives.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To Hartford Stage This Season Photo
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To Hartford Stage This Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Experience the return of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Hartford Stage this season, offering a classic holiday experience for audiences.
Hartford Stage Launches $20M Set The Stage Fundraising Campaign Photo
Hartford Stage Launches $20M Set The Stage Fundraising Campaign
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

Hartford Stage has announced that their Set the Stage fundraising campaign has surpassed $9 million dollars thanks to the early support from Hartford's corporate community and generous individuals.
Hartford Stage Launches $20M Fundraising Campaign Photo
Hartford Stage Launches $20M Fundraising Campaign
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 13, 2024

According to Harvard Business Journal, Hartford Stage has launched a $20M fundraising campaign, which has already raised more than $9M.
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Opens At Hartford Stage In October Photo
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Opens At Hartford Stage In October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024

Hartford Stage has announced the opening of DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE on October 18.
Hartford�¿ Stage Announces DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Cast and Creative Team Photo
Hartford�¿ Stage Announces DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Cast and Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Hartford Stage announced the cast for DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, running from Oct. 10 to Nov. 3.
Applications Open For The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 2025 National Playwrights C Photo
Applications Open For The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 2025 National Playwrights Conference
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2024

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center announced that applications are now open for the 2025 National Playwrights Conference, offering playwrights the opportunity to develop new works in a supportive environment.
Applications Open for the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 2025 National Playwrights C Photo
Applications Open for the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 2025 National Playwrights Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is now accepting applications for the 2025 National Playwrights Conference. Learn how to apply.
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What awards has Melia Bensussen been nominated for?

and Direction (Obie Awards) for The Turn of the Screw.

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Melia Bensussen has won an Obie Award for Direction for The Turn of the Screw.

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