Eric D. Schaeffer

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This article is about the theater director/producer. For the American filmmaker, see Eric Schaeffer. For the film historian/professor, see Eric Schaefer.

Eric D. Schaeffer is an American theater director and producer based in

Arlington, Virginia
.

He is the co-founder and former

Sweeney Todd in the 1990-1991 season "put us on the map".[3] Under his leadership, Signature Theatre was chosen to receive the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award.[4]

Over its first 21 years, Schaeffer led the Theatre to 70 Helen Hayes Awards

Kennedy Center in 2002.[11]

Schaeffer is a graduate of

Kutztown University. In 2012, he was awarded an honorary degree, a Doctor of Humane Letters, from his alma mater.[12]

On June 24, 2020, Schaeffer stepped down as Artistic Director of Signature Theatre amid accusations of sexual assault.[13] An investigation by a lawyer hired by the Signature board found the allegations to be “not credible.”[14] However, an article published contemporaneously by DCist documented multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. [15]

Selected directing credits

Signature Theatre

Sunset Boulevard, Chess,

Showboat and “Sunday in The Park with George
”

Broadway
National Tours
  • Big
  • Barbie Live in Fairytopia
Off-Broadway
London
Kennedy Center
  • Gigi (2015)
  • Follies (2011)

Awards

  • 2002 Washingtonian of the Year
  • 6 Helen Hayes Awards (Outstanding Direction)
  • 6 Helen Hayes Awards (Outstanding Musical)
  • 2007 Arts Founder Award

References

  1. ^ Lefrak, Mikaela. "Signature Theatre's Co-Founder Eric Schaeffer Steps Down Following Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct". WAMU. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  2. ^ Official Website of Signature Theatre sig-online.org
  3. ^ Floyd, Jerry."Interview:Side by Side with Eric D. Schaeffer", sondheim.com, ca. 1998, retrieved February 21, 2010
  4. ^ [1] variety.com
  5. ^ [2] helenhayes.org
  6. ^ "American Musical Voices Project Awards" Archived 2008-05-12 at the Wayback Machine, signature-theatre.org
  7. ^ "Photo Coverage: American Musical Voices Project Awards", broadwayworld.com
  8. ^ "American Musical Voices Project - The Next Generation" Archived 2008-08-28 at the Wayback Machine, signature-theatre.org
  9. ^ "Composers Conner, Gwon, Kahane Get Commissions at Signature; Foley, Michelson Snag Grants", playbill.com
  10. ^ "Schaeffer listing", ibdb.com
  11. ^ "The Kennedy Center Sondheim Celebration, 2002" sondheimguide.com, accessed March 4, 2011
  12. ^ "Honorary Doctorates to be Presented at Commencement" kutztown.edu, accessed February 15, 2013.
  13. ^ Marks, Peter (24 June 2020). "Signature Theatre co-founder steps down amid accusations of sexual assault". Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  14. ^ Marks, Peter (24 June 2020). "Signature Theatre co-founder steps down amid accusations of sexual assault". Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  15. ^ "Signature Theatre Co-Founder Eric Schaeffer Resigns After Renewed Sexual Misconduct Allegations". Archived from the original on June 25, 2020.
  16. ^ Pressley, Nelson."Encores for `Sweet Adeline': Kern-Hammerstein musical enjoys a loving N.Y. revival.", Excerpt from The Washington Times, February 16, 1997

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