mason
van gieson
Actor. Musician. Voiceover.
about
Mason Van Gieson is a New York-based actor and vocalist. Raised on an inland lake in Southeast Michigan, Mason has always felt a deep interest in the imaginary within the natural world. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan, with a BFA in Theatre Performance and a BA in Anthropology. Mason is also a bonafide a cappella nerd; at U of M, she served as Performance Director of prestigious mixed a cappella group Amazin' Blue, and she currently sings with several ensembles in New York, including BLACKOUT and new professional 5-woman vocal band VICE!
In addition to performing, Mason serves on the other side of the table, most recently working in development for veteran theatre and film producer John N. Hart. Recent projects include THE SOUND INSIDE at Studio 54.
When not performing, Mason can usually be found tucked into the corner of a coffee shop with a long history book, or doting on her two feline babies, Ginger and Izzy.
To learn more about Mason, browse the site, and click the button below for a full resume!
news/upcoming
"FREIDA, or the RED, BLUE & BLACK" @ Obsidian Theatre Festival
I'm headed back home to Detroit to participate in an invigorating new festival featuring works by emerging Black writers - I'll be reading in Jerome A. Parker's modern opera FREIDA. Detroit Opera House, June 25th 5:30 pm. Click for tickets!
"PIGEONS MATE FOR LIFE" @ Theatre Now Sound Bites Festival
I'm so excited to appear alongside a crazy talented cast and creative team in PIGEONS MATE FOR LIFE for TNNY's Sound Bites short musical festival at Kaufman Music Center. March 23, 2022 7:00 pm. Click here for tickets!
"SUMMONED" Staged Reading @ The Flea
I joined Dramatic Question Theatre for a staged reading of Sheyenne Javonne Brown's new play, "Summoned", as part of their Classics in Color performance series at The Flea.
headshot & resume
A Cappella
Mason serves as a visual clinician and choreographer for a cappella groups around the nation. She works to help performers find their unique identities, build cohesive narratives in their repertoire and competition sets, and understand the "why" of singing and moving in addition to the "how"! She has served as an instructor at Boston Sings [BOSS] and Highlands A Cappella Festival. Recent clinics include Pace Frequency (ICCA Northeast Quarterfinal 2nd Place), Jefferson NJ's Elevate, Clarkston MI's Detroit Voice (ICHSA Great Lakes Semifinalists), and Ithaca College's Ithacappella (ICCA Central Semifinal 2nd Place). Mason has also served as an ICCA judge. Use the contact form on this site to inquire about rates and availability!
Photo: Ian Shiff
