
15/09/2025
Joining us for "On the Playground with Jim Warren: from Players to Producers" on Tues. Sept. 30 at 7p Eastern is Jason Young.
Jason A. Young (he/him/his) is the Founding Producer of The Vintage Theatre Company. Opened in 2012, The Vintage Theatre Company is dedicated to providing high quality theatrical education and professionally produced entertainment in West Virginia, while primarily featuring and uniting the many talented teaching and performing artists that call the Mountain State their home. Vintage Theatre Company is home to the state’s premier comedy troupe, The Fearless Fools, and the state’s only Shakespeare troupe, The Rustic Mechanicals. A native of southern West Virginia, Jason has worked as a freelance actor and director all over the state and in neighboring and nearby states as far away as South Carolina. He has been lucky enough to direct more than 75 productions over the last 20 years, and since 2000 his acting résumé boasts more than 30 roles as well as several award nominations. Jason is the former president and executive director of the West Virginia Theatre Association, an organizational member of the Southeastern Theatre Conference. He has also served as WVTA’s State Audition Coordinator, and High School Festival Director. He is a member of the International Thespian Society, the Educational Theatre Association, and the Shakespeare Theatre Association, where he serves STA’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Committee. In 2014 Jason was named to the West Virginia State Journal’s Generation Next 40 Under 40.
In addition to his work as a freelance theatre artist, Jason also serves as the Program Manager at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center. He is the former Chair of the Board of Directors for The West Virginia Community Development Hub, and currently sits on the Board of Directors for The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County, and the Bridgeport Arts & Heritage Foundation. He resides in Bridgeport, West Virginia with his partner Sarah Young.
Let’s talk about it on Tuesday, September 30 at 7p Eastern (6p Central; 4p Pacific).
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