Jason Levering

Programming Director @Benson Theatre

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I am the Program Director at Benson Theatre, where I recently co-directed our 2024 production of Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, a new musical by Stephen King and John Mellencamp. I am a practicing artist, administrator, and producer with expertise in theater and film. I am adept at securing funding, developing creative projects, and fostering partnerships. I have a proven track record of leading successful arts organizations and delivering engaging programming. I am committed to nurturing underrepresented artists and communities through inclusive platforms. I am the co-founded the Omaha Film Festival, for which I served as Executive Director for 15 years. I helped Benson Theatre gain national attention by producing the first-ever stage adaptation of Stephen King’s The Shining in 2014, which I co-wrote and directed. My follow-up play, Hummingbird, a tribute to the late Robin Williams, was well received at the inaugural Omaha Fringe Festival in 2019. In the last year, I have found my way back on stage as an actor, where my passion for theatre began. I enjoy being the Program Director at Benson Theatre, where we work to bring the dreams of local artists to life.

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Work Background

Programming Director

Benson Theatre OmahaProgramming Director

May. 2022United StatesManage and/or produce a season average of 140 performances, classes, or special programs from over 85 unique events, employing an average of 200 artists annually. Explore and develop new strategic partnerships, social engagements, and collaborative opportunities, locally and nationally, that lead to new programming, partnerships, and funding streams.

Artistic Director

Omaha Fringe FestivalArtistic Director

Dec. 2021 - Jan. 2024Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesBrought in by Fringe’s Executive Director to help lead the organization • Secured nonprofit status for the organization • Established/maintained relations with Fringe partners and venues • Secured funding and oversaw budgets • Assisted selected Fringe artists in developing their pieces

Community Engagement Director

Benson Theatre OmahaCommunity Engagement Director

Apr. 2021 - May. 2022Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Director of Script Competition and Writer's Theatre

Omaha Film FestivalDirector of Script Competition and Writer's Theatre

Jan. 2016 - Oct. 2021Omaha, NE

Executive Director

Omaha Film FestivalExecutive Director

Aug. 2005 - Jul. 2020Omaha, NEHelped create and organize a film festival that is regularly recognized by industry magazines as one of the top 50 film festivals in America. Oversaw the jury of readers and the selection process for the festival’s script competition; lead the production and direction of selected scripts in the festival’s Writers Theatre.

Outreach and Enrollment Specialist, Professional Partner Program

Region 6 Behavioral HealthcareOutreach and Enrollment Specialist, Professional Partner Program

Jul. 2002 - Oct. 2021Omaha, NEWas the face of a program that assists in creating wraparound plans for youth who are struggling with behavioral challenges.

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