The New Harmony Project, which has been faithfully serving writers for over three decades, announces that David Hudson will join the organization as its executive director beginning October 1, 2017.
Hudson will assume leadership of the organization following ten years of dedicated involvement with The Project in various capacities. He comes to NHP following a successful tenure in NYC as a producer and director, most recently as the co-creator and director of the New York Times Critic’s Pick Drunk Shakespeare. He has also served as executive producer of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Just for Laughs Theatricals, and general manager and executive producer of Three Day Hangover’s recent off-Broadway adaptation of Uncle Vanya.
Jane Herndon, chair of the Board of Directors, says, “The Board is thrilled to have David join The New Harmony Project as its next executive director. We look forward to his inspirational vision to help us grow the organization’s reach in Indiana and across the nation as we support writers who make a difference.”
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to lead The New Harmony Project, an organization that I have cared deeply about for many years,” says Hudson of his appointment. “The vital developmental work, passionate advocacy for writers, and the commitment to stories that sensitively and truthfully explore the positive aspects of the human spirit are endeavors that I wholeheartedly support. I am beyond thrilled to partner with the Board of Directors and staff to lead The New Harmony Project to another 31 years of excellence.”
David Hudson is a producer, director, administrator and former actor who has dedicated his professional life to exciting, engaging, and entertaining theater. He is the co-founder and executive producer of Three Day Hangover, a New York City based theater-company that reimagines classic stories for a contemporary audience. In concert with his fellow co-founders, he grew the small theater company with a unique perspective into an established, critically acclaimed organization. David is also the co-creator and director of the NY Times Critic’s Pick Drunk Shakespeare, which has been running off-Broadway for over three years. He has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, Slate, New York Post and more.
He previously served as the executive producer of Just for Laughs Theatricals, a Tony and Olivier Award-winning commercial theater production company. Prior to discovering a love for the business side of theater, he performed in theaters across the country and helped develop numerous scripts with The New Harmony Project. David holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Evansville and a master's degree from the University of California, Irvine.