Ethan Shavelson

Ethan Shavelson is an NYC-based multidisciplinary artist and director. Originally from Parkland, Florida, Ethan believes in community-based storytelling and highlighting universal themes in individual stories. He graduated from the Syracuse University Department of Drama.

Ethan creates challenging, innovative works of theatre that ask audiences to lead with empathy in hopes of fostering societal change. 

He recently made his Off-Broadway debut as the assistant director for the new musical Monte Cristo (The York Theatre), directed by Peter Flynn and starring Sierra Boggess and Norm Lewis.

Additional directing and creative credits include The Spitfire Grill (Syracuse University Department of Drama), John & Jen (Black Box Players), Goodbye, Nyle: A New Musical (54 Below), Once (Assistant Director, Syracuse Stage), Bend Toward The Light (Associate Director, Syracuse Department of Drama) and Head Over Heels (Assistant Director, Syracuse University Department of Drama). Upcoming projects include Pathways: A New Musical (in development).