Mason Van Gieson
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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.​
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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).
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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.
