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Jason Aguirre is a queer, Mexican-American director, bookwriter, and choreographer based in New York, creating visceral, immediate theater that queers form and challenges passive spectatorship. He has developed and presented work at Ars Nova, HERE Arts, Vineyard Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Roundabout Theatre Company, Musical Theatre Factory, Judson Arts, The Tank, Pete’s Candy Store, and the Maker’s Ensemble. He is a Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Fellow, mentored by Susan Stroman, an alumnus of the Directors Group at Roundabout Theatre Company, a Future Faculty Fellow and graduate of the George and Joy Abbott MFA in Musical Theatre Collaboration at Temple University, and the recipient of the 2024 Boris Sagal Fellowship at Williamstown Theatre Festival.

As an associate and assistant director, Jason has worked alongside Anne Kauffman, Rachel Chavkin, Walter Bobbie, and Darko Tresnjak. He is the Founding Co-Artistic Director of UNTITLED Musical Project, a not-for-profit dedicated to creating space for marginalized musical theatre writers of BIPOC/Global Majority, LGBTQIA+/Queer, and intersecting identities.

Recent directing credits include THIRD SEX: 1930s TRANSVESTITE LIEDER at Ars Nova’s ANT Fest and THE SINS OF SOR JUANA at Fordham University.

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2025 TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Winner AMERICA TROPICAL Available on Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited in partnership with Streaming Musicals revealed that the 2025 TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Winner América Tropical will be available On Demand.
Moogie Brooks, Miriam Weiner and Jason Aguirre Take on New Roles at Vineyard Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

Vineyard Theatre has revealed that three of the organization's staff members have advanced to new roles. Learn more about Vineyard Theatre's leadership and more about the organization here.
Joaquina Kalukango & More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joaquina Kalukango and many more! See the full lineup!
Interview: 54 Below's NEW WRITERS series Showcases Anna K. Jacobs (TEETH)
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 7, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Award-winning composer behind off-Broadway’s smash hit musical, Teeth, will showcase her work, including a brand-new musical she’s creating with the celebrated playwright, Anna Ziegler, in this 2/11 concert.
Seventeen New York City Artists and Collectives Announced for The Shed's Fourth Open Call
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

The Shed has announced the 17 New York City–based artists and collectives selected for its fourth Open Call, a dynamic commissioning program championing early-career artists across the visual and performing arts.
Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more about the cast here!
See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.
TEETH Composer Anna K. Jacobs's 54 Below Concert Announces Full Cast And Livestream
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Award winner and Drama Desk nominee Anna K. Jacobs, the composer behind Off-Broadway's smash hit musical, Teeth is set to present an evening of songs as a part of 54 Below's on-going series New Writers at 54! on Febuary 11, 2025 at 9:30PM.
Theater Resources Unlimited & Jamila Ponton Bragg to Present AMERICA TROPICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited will bring back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more!
Theater Resources Unlimited Will Host presentation of América Tropical and 'Dollar and Sense' Talkback
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited will bring back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Present The Return Of The TRU Voices Musical Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series after a 4-year shutdown-imposed hiatus. Learn more about the upcoming event!
A TRIP TO THE MOON Announced At The Parkside Lounge
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024

Join Jason Aguirre and Adam J. Rineer for A TRIP TO THE MOON and Other Songs in Orbit, a four-part concert series at The Parkside Lounge, featuring a rock opera and cosmic cabaret with guest artists.
A TRIP TO THE MOON and Other Songs In Orbit: A Four-Part Concert Series Comes to The Parkside Lounge
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024

Join Jason Aguirre and Adam J. Rineer for a four-part concert series at The Parkside Lounge, featuring the rock opera A TRIP TO THE MOON and a cosmic cabaret with guest artists. Starting November 4th.
Photos: The Cast of Encores! TITANIC Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 10, 2024

 Titanic is sailing into New York City Center, closing the Encores! season this month. Check out photos of the company meeting the press here!
Imani Russell, Kuhoo Verma, Wren Rivera & More Will Lead Inaugural Prism Festival Of New Queer Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024

The inaugural PRISM Festival of New Queer Musicals will feature Broadway performers and popstars such as Imani Russell, Kuhoo Verma, and Wren Rivera. The festival runs June 22-29, 2024, at Judson Memorial Church.
Ars Nova Unveils Lineup For 16th Annual ANT Festival in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024

Discover the lineup for the 16th Annual ANT Fest presented by Ars Nova. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Inaugural PRISM FESTIVAL OF NEW QUEER MUSICALS to Take Place This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024

Celebrate Pride Month with THE MAKERS' ENSEMBLE and JUDSON ARTS as they present the inaugural PRISM FESTIVAL OF NEW QUEER MUSICALS. Discover four new musicals and nurture emerging Queer theater talent.
New Work Series WITCHES, QUEERS AND CLOWNS Will Bring A Host of Radical Artists to HERE in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024

The three-week performance series will feature music, theater, comedy and cabaret work from Matt Bovee, Scout Davis, Amy Jo Jackson, Dan Mills and Ben Thornewill, Kristin McCarthy Parker, Adam J. Rineer, and others, as well as the world premiere of Witches!? In Salem?! by Matt Cox (Puffs).
L Morgan Lee, Bianca Leigh And More Set For Industry Reading Of A COMPLICATED WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023

Tony Award nominee L Morgan Lee, Bianca Leigh, and more are set to star in an industry reading of the new musical 'A Complicated Woman.' Directed by Jeff Calhoun, the reading will take place on December 15th.
48th Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Winners Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023

Discover the winning plays from the 48th Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival. Find out which plays were chosen as winners in this highly anticipated festival. Get a glimpse of the exceptional talent showcased in this year's event.

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