About, J o r d a n!

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Jordan Gregson is a Black queer arts advocate, arts administrator, and theatrical director based in Orlando, Florida. His journey in the arts encompasses a rich tapestry of experiences across various not-for-profit arts organizations and regional theaters. His work within these varied roles has shaped him into a generous leader and skilled artistic collaborator. He has lent his talents and skills to organizations and regional theaters such as Asolo Repertory Theatre, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Significant Productions, The Performing Arts Project, Black & Latino Playwrights Celebration, Players by the Sea, The Performers Academy, and Apex Theatre Studio. He has pioneered equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, and has crafted professional development opportunities for underrepresented artists. He currently serves as Significant Productions' Artistic Associate at The SigPro Studio. His work in this position is fueled by his passion for diverse representation, illuminating the underrepresented, and igniting conversations that will resonate long into the future. He believes conversation is the catalyst for change. New works are at the forefront of his artistic work. He is specifically drawn to new plays that examine the intersectionality of queerness and blackness because they allow him to bring his full self to the work. As someone who was raised by women, feminist new work deeply speaks to him as well. Working on new works allows him to collaborate closely with playwrights in building culturally infused and emotionally resonant worlds that honor the communities they represent. Jordan is responsible for managing the New Play Festival and the Script Selection Committee at Significant Productions. He is also the Founder of Hough Haus Horizons which is a new theatre collective committed to amplifying queer voices of color.

As a person who overcame adversity through the discovery of theatre, Jordan understands the transformative power of the arts. He has a powerful mission to be a beacon of hope for young Black and brown boys who may grapple with anger and adversity, encouraging them never to give up on their dreams. Leading by example, he is committed to being a role model for aspiring young queer men of color pursuing a career in arts administration and/or directing. Arts administration and directing are not just professions for him; but are a profound full-circle moment where he nurtures talent, fosters connections, and spreads the joy of collaboration. He is committed to telling new bold contemporary Black queer stories that center intersectionality, joy, and liberation. He is an alum of DASOTA and has a BFA in Acting with honors from Texas State University.