Mason Van Gieson
is an actor/vocalist/educator based in New York City. Raised on a small inland lake in southeast Michigan, she has always felt a deep interest in the imaginary within the natural world. She's a question-asker who prioritizes research, and whose artistic aims surround unearthing forgotten stories and uplifting marginalized voices. She holds a particular passion for stories highlighting the experiences of working class women. 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, and a firm believer that there is nothing quite like the human voice alone to convey a clear story. This belief has led to a fruitful career as a working a cappella singer - you can learn more here.
Mason has served on the other side of the table, currently working as Director of Recruitment for A Cappella Academy. She has also worked in project development for veteran theatre and film producer John N. Hart (projects include THE SOUND INSIDE at Studio 54).
When not onstage, Mason can usually be found curled up with a book (currently Women of Troy by Pat Barker), listening to Janis Joplin and Brandi Carlile, or doting shamelessly on her two cats, Ginger and Izzy.
