Nathaniel Shaw (director)

Nathaniel Shaw
Born Menlo Park, California, USA
Other names Nathaniel Keuter
Alma mater University of Northern Colorado
Occupation Theatre director, artistic director, choreographer, actor, theatre producer, dancer
Spouse(s) Lisa Rumbauskas

Nathaniel Shaw is an American theatre director, choreographer, and actor. He began his career as a dancer with the Paul Taylor Dance Company[1] and later became the founding and artistic director of The Active Theater in New York.[2] He was Associate Choreographer for the Broadway production and first national tour of Once (musical)[3][4] In 2015 he became the Development Director for the Tony and Olivier Award-winning producers, Glass Half Full Productions.[5] In 2016 Virginia Repertory Theatre announced that he will become their new Artistic Director on July 1.[6]

Early life

Shaw was born in Menlo Park, California, the son of modern dancers Cliff Keuter and Elina Mooney. He received a BA in Musical Theater from the University of Northern Colorado.[7]

Career

From 2004 - 2006, Shaw was a dancer with the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Featured roles included Mercuric Tidings, Lost Found Lost, Arden Court, Sea to Shining Sea, and many others. He originated roles in Spring Rounds and Banquet of Vultures.[7]

In 2007 he played Will Parker alongside Kelli O'Hara and Will Chase in the production of Oklahoma! that was presented by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma City for the centennial of statehood.[8]

He was a founder and the artistic director for The Active Theatre, which had its inaugural season in 2009 and an inaugural gala featuring performances by Tony Award-winner David Hyde Pierce, Tony Award-winner Chuck Cooper and Tony Award-nominee Dee Hoty.[9][10] During his six seasons there, he directed the first New York City revival of The Violet Hour, and the production was nominated for an Innovative Theater Award for Best Revival.[11] He also directed the world premieres of Bridgeboy and Body Language.[12][13]

In 2013, he became an Associate Choreographer for Tony Award-nominee Steven Hoggett during the Broadway production of Once. In addition to the Broadway run, Shaw worked on the first national tour and traveled with Tony Award-winning director John Tiffany and Music Supervisor Martin Lowe to cast productions overseas.[7]

In 2015 he directed Peter and the Starcatcher for Virginia Repertory Theatre.[14][15] In that same year he joined Glass Half Full, best known for producing The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (play), as their Development Director, sourcing future projects.[5]

In July 2016, he will become Artistic Director of Virginia Repertory Theatre, succeeding Founding Artistic Director, Bruce Miller, who held the position for 41 years. Board member Don Garber said Shaw "impressed the board committee with his broad experience as a director, actor, dancer and choreographer, and with his energy and respect for what Bruce [Miller] and Phil [Whiteway] have accomplished."[16][6]

Personal life

Shaw is married to choreographer and dancer Lisa Rumbauskas.[17]

External links

References

  1. ↑ Magic is low-tech in Peter Pan backstory Richmond Times-Dispatch
  2. ↑ The Active Theatre
  3. ↑ Nathaniel Shaw, Jessica Lee Goldyn and More to Star in NC Theatre's A CHORUS LINE. Broadway World
  4. ↑ Cortland Rep Theatre Announces 44th Season Ithaca.com
  5. 1 2 Tom Wopat to Lead Industry Readings of Bob Stewart's AMERICAN INHERITANCE Broadway World
  6. 1 2 Announcing our new Artistic Director, Nathaniel Shaw VirginiaRep.org
  7. 1 2 3 Nathaniel Shaw biography at Broadway World
  8. ↑ Adam Hetrick , Zachary Pincus-Roth: Bran' New State: Oklahoma!, Starring Kelli O'Hara, Celebrates State's Centennial Playbill
  9. ↑ The Active Theatre
  10. ↑ Active Theatre Company Features Hyde Pierce, Cooper, Hoty and More at Inaugural Autumn Gala Broadway World
  11. ↑ New York Innovative Theatre Awards - 2012 Nominees
  12. ↑ Amber Gallery: Review of Body Language NYTheatre.com
  13. ↑ USTownhall RealStories presents the cast of BRIDGEBOY USTownhall
  14. ↑ Virginia Rep: Peter and the Starcatcher archive
  15. ↑ Joan Tupponce: Peter and the Starcatcher is a Richly Imaginative and Gloriously Funny Adventure Richmond Family Magazine
  16. ↑ Katherine Calos: New artistic director for Virginia Rep "is a good fit" 'Richmond Times-Dispatch'
  17. ↑ N.J. Dance Theatre Ensemble's 'The Nutcracker' features dancers from Cranford and Westfield NJ.com True Jersey
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