Devising, Directing, Puppetry & Music

Jeffrey Mosser (he/him) grew up on a steady diet of punk rock, Laurel & Hardy, and a simple yet profound commitment to putting his cart back at the grocery store. This unique blend of rebelliousness and attention to detail sparked his early fascination with breaking the fourth wall and exploring the connection between actor and audience. His curiosity led him to train in clowning, puppetry, Neo-Futurism, and devising, seeking innovative ways to deepen the audience's experience and engage them in the storytelling process.

As a director and devising expert, Jeffrey is driven by the power of ensemble-based theatre. He co-founded Project: Project Theatre Ensemble, where he led the creation of immersive, site-specific performances that blurred the lines between performer and spectator. The company’s explorations of form, aesthetics, and the role of the audience pushed theatrical boundaries, blending traditional methods with new ways of seeing and experiencing theatre.

Jeffrey’s directing credits include Shiver: A Fairytale of Anxious Proportions, How May I Connect You?, and What Are You Doing Here?, as well as T: An MBTA Musical at the American Repertory Theatre, which won Broadway World Best Musical and Best Director. His work has also been seen in productions like 44 Plays for 44 Presidents at Bad Habit Productions and Secret in the Wings at the National High School Institute.

In addition to his directing, Jeffrey has contributed to new play development at major theaters like Lookingglass Theatre, Goodman Theatre, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, working alongside directors and playwrights such as Anne Bogart, Michael Friedman, and Mary Zimmerman. His diverse background in puppetry, physical theatre, and devising has helped him shape a distinct artistic voice that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and risk-taking.

A passionate advocate for the importance of music in theatre, Jeffrey often integrates musical elements into his work, using sound and music as tools for emotional depth and storytelling. He has trained with some of the most respected figures in theatre, including Augusto Boal, Liz Lerman, and Dominique Serrand, and continues to foster dialogue about sustainable creative practices through his podcast, From the Ground Up. On the podcast, he interviews members of collaboratively creative companies, exploring how they sustain their artistic, financial, and social work.

Beyond his directing and devising work, Jeffrey serves as a board member for Quasimondo Physical Theatre and an Associate Lecturer at UW-Milwaukee. As the Artistic Producer of Training & Audience Engagement at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, he continues to explore new ways of connecting audiences with performance. Despite his professional accolades, Jeffrey’s humble hobby—pumpkin carving—remains a cherished, albeit unexpected, part of his life.

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