Michel Hausmann
Co-founder and Artistic Director
Miami Connection
Hausmann revitalized theater on Miami Beach's Lincoln Road Mall through Miami New Drama's multicultural and bilingual productions that reflect South Florida's diverse community. His company has become known for staging plays about Miami's unique stories, including productions about the Cocaine Cowboys and the Cuban Revolution, while championing BIPOC artists and providing voice to underrepresented communities. He also created innovative pandemic-era productions, including the award-winning 'Seven Deadly Sins: Temptation in the Magic City,' which was called the largest live professional theater production in the country during COVID-19.
About
Michel Hausmann was born July 28, 1981, in Venezuela, where he co-founded and directed an award-winning theater company before fleeing government censorship. He earned a BA from Emerson College and an MFA in Theater Directing from Columbia University. In 2016, he relocated to Miami and co-founded Miami New Drama with playwright Moisés Kaufman, serving as its Artistic Director and resident operator of the historic Colony Theatre on Miami Beach. Under his leadership, Miami New Drama has produced over 30 productions, including 22 world premieres, and developed an educational program serving more than 8,000 students annually.