Melia Bensussen
Latest News on Melia Bensussen:
Hartford Stage Founding Artistic Director Jacques Cartier Passes at Age 94 (Jan 27, 2025)
Plays From John Patrick Shanley, Kirsten Greenidge, and More Join PLAYING ON AIR New Season (Dec 27, 2024)
Playing on Air Launches New Collection of Short Plays (Dec 20, 2024)
Hartford Stage Founding Artistic Director Jacques Cartier Passes at Age 94 (Jan 27, 2025)
Plays From John Patrick Shanley, Kirsten Greenidge, and More Join PLAYING ON AIR New Season (Dec 27, 2024)
Playing on Air Launches New Collection of Short Plays (Dec 20, 2024)
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 1999 - Direction
Melia Bensussen, The Turn of the Screw
Videos
Video: Meet The Cast & Director of Katori Hall's THE HOT WING KING at Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-27 14:07:43
VIDEO: The Cast of SIMONA'S SEARCH On Bringing The Show To Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-18 16:24:25
Video: Cast and Creatives Talk SIMONA'S SEARCH at Hartford Stage
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-11 09:42:49
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Krystina Alabado, KC Dela Cruz, Angelica Maria Beliard & More In Pre-Broadway KISS MY AZTEC! at Hartford Stage
by Alan Henry - 2022-06-20 10:16:38
TV: Poughkeepsie or Bust! 2017 Casts and Creatives Get Ready for a New Powerhouse Season
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-06-18 12:00:02
News
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024
Hartford Stage has announced the opening of DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE on October 18.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024
Hartford Stage has announced the opening of DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE on October 18.
Hartfordï»Â¿ 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Hartford Stage Presents BREAKDANCING SHAKESPEARE: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024
Hartford Stage has announced unique Breakdancing Shakespeare performances, blending classic Shakespearean plays with modern breakdancing.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024
Hartford Stage has announced unique Breakdancing Shakespeare performances, blending classic Shakespearean plays with modern breakdancing.
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE & More Set for Hartford Stage 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024
Hartford Stage has unveiled the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024
Hartford Stage has unveiled the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Meet The Cast & Director of Katori Hall's THE HOT WING KING at Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 27, 2024
Watch as Artistic Director Melia Bensussen chats with the cast and director of Katori Hall's Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Hot Wing King: Calvin M. Thompson, Christopher D. Betts, and Bjorn DuPaty.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 27, 2024
Watch as Artistic Director Melia Bensussen chats with the cast and director of Katori Hall's Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Hot Wing King: Calvin M. Thompson, Christopher D. Betts, and Bjorn DuPaty.
Video: Get A First Look at SIMONA'S SEARCH at Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 2, 2024
Get a first look at the world premiere of Simona's Search at Hartford Stage. Performances run January 18 – February 11, 2024
by Joshua Wright - Feb 2, 2024
Get a first look at the world premiere of Simona's Search at Hartford Stage. Performances run January 18 – February 11, 2024
Industry Pro Newsletter: GALA Made Whole, Tony Eligibility, Royal Court Might Make Job Cuts
by Alex Freeman - Jan 29, 2024
This week, the NEA announced $32 million in grants to institutions across the country, and while these grants are going to be vitally important to the groups that received them, it is just a drop in the bucket to the economic impact that arts organizations have on their local communities.
by Alex Freeman - Jan 29, 2024
This week, the NEA announced $32 million in grants to institutions across the country, and while these grants are going to be vitally important to the groups that received them, it is just a drop in the bucket to the economic impact that arts organizations have on their local communities.
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Names Melia Bensussen Artistic Director of National Playwrights Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has revealed that Melia Bensussen will be taking the reins of its flagship program, the National Playwrights Conference.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has revealed that Melia Bensussen will be taking the reins of its flagship program, the National Playwrights Conference.
VIDEO: The Cast of SIMONA'S SEARCH On Bringing The Show To Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - Jan 18, 2024
Watch a chat with the cast of the world premiere production of Simona's Search: Christopher Bannow, Alejandra Escalante, and Al Rodrigo. Check out the video!
by Joshua Wright - Jan 18, 2024
Watch a chat with the cast of the world premiere production of Simona's Search: Christopher Bannow, Alejandra Escalante, and Al Rodrigo. Check out the video!
Video: Cast and Creatives Talk SIMONA'S SEARCH at Hartford Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024
The world premiere of Simona's Search comes to Hartford Stage next week. Performances run January 18 – February 11, 2024. In an all new video, the cast and creatives discuss the show, and show clips from the rehearsal process.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024
The world premiere of Simona's Search comes to Hartford Stage next week. Performances run January 18 – February 11, 2024. In an all new video, the cast and creatives discuss the show, and show clips from the rehearsal process.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Melia Bensussen been nominated for?
and Direction (Obie Awards) for The Turn of the Screw.
What awards has Melia Bensussen won?
Melia Bensussen has won the Direction award at the Obie Awards for her work on The Turn of the Screw.
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