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"The friendships and connections I made through NTI are some of the strongest and most important I've ever had." - Ria Cooper, Spring '00 |
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THE NATIONAL THEATER INSTITUTE HAS A NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR! "I am hugely honored to be appointed Artistic Director of NTI, an extraordinary training ground for undergraduate students with a long-standing commitment to rigor and risk-taking. Education has been at the core of my career in theatre, and it is a joy to be at an institution with an educational philosophy to which I so firmly adhere: that theatre at its core is about collaboration and dialogue; that the spirit of the ensemble is essential for nurturing new theatre; and that study of global perspectives is a necessary part of an excellent education. The O’Neill Center’s long tradition of supporting young artists and new work is an inspritation to me. I look forward to working closely with Preston Whiteway, the Board, and the entire NTI staff as we build on this tradition, expand NTI’s programming, collaborate with more theatres nationally and internationally, and lead NTI into the future as we energize and cultivate the next generation of theater artists." Prior to his appointment as Artistic Director of NTI, Jeff Janisheski was Associate Artistic Director at Classic Stage Company in New York where he created its education program and assisted in the production of shows that featured the work of: Walter Bobbie, Anne Bogart, Brian Kulick, Zoe Caldwell, Alan Cumming, Michael Cumpsty, Richard Easton, Martha Plimpton, the SITI Company, John Turturro and Dianne Wiest. His directing work has been seen in NYC at The Cherry Lane Theatre, Classic Stage, Dixon Place, Japan Society and New York Theatre Workshop Studio. Jeff has taught theatre at Smith College, Fordham University and Dowling College, and has led workshops at Amherst, Colgate, Columbia, the New School, NYU, SUNY Purchase and Yale. He studied noh theater and butoh dance for three years in Japan and trained intensively with Anne Bogart and the SITI Company. In 2003 he co-founded the biennial New York Butoh Festival. He is a graduate of Amherst College and received an MFA in theater directing from Columbia University. Past directors of NTI have included Lloyd Richards, Lynn Britt, Richard Digby Day, David Jaffe, and Michael Cadman. Students graduating from NTI have included: award-winning actors Jennifer Garner (Alias), John Krasinski (The Office), Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) and Jeremy Piven (Entourage); directors Jeremy B. Cohen (Hartford Stage), Erica Schmidt (Playwrights Horizons) and Rebecca Taichman (Woolly Mammoth Theater); playwright Adam Bock (The Receptionist); and producers Susan Booth (Artistic Director, Alliance Theatre) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer, Manhattan Theatre Club). NTI ALUMNI Ever since its inaugural semester, of which I was a part, NTI has laid an important foundation for future theater professionals. As a complement to a liberal arts college education, NTI prepares students for the rewards and challenges of life in the professional theater. I still remember fondly the mentors who helped me to discover my talents and encouraged me to forge a career in the theater. NTI is inherently difficult -- being creative (especially constantly) is difficult. To be immersed in all aspects of the theater is an amazing experience. My semester at NTI helped me shape my dreams and discover my passion. It is a wonderful opportunity and I would recommend it for anyone who desires a career in the theater and performing arts. |
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Eugene O'Neill
Theater Center 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT 06385 Phone: (860) 443-7139, Fax: (860) 444-1212, e-mail: nti@theONEILL.org Jeff Janisheski, Artistic Director |