I am a writer, stage director, editor, and story consultant.
I have been crafting stories professionally for 15 years. This includes writing, directing, editing and otherwise facilitating the projects of talented artists.
My primary skill is connecting the intent of the artists to the audience. I bring a deep understanding of how the public can respond to not just what is said, but how.
I’ve staged powerful productions
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Legislating Love, by Natalie Meisner
“Under the thoughtful direction of Jason Mehmel – who is also the artistic director of
Sage Theatre, the Calgary indie company that produced Meisner’s script – Matt
McKinney, as Klippert, delivers a finely modulated performance that’s patient,
understated and feels genuine.”
-Stephen Hunt, Globe and Mail
“Jason Mehmel’s direction allows the action of the play to flow smoothly and effectively
through time and space and he does highlight McKinney as much and often as possible.
-Louis B Hobson, Calgary Herald
Cantata (Rumours of My Crazy, Useless Life), by Clem Martini
“Sage Theatre’s world premiere of Cantata (Rumours of My Crazy, Useless Life) is a master class in writing, directing and acting.”
-Louis B Hobson, Calgary Herald
King Kirby, by Crystal Skillman & Fred Van Lente
“I’m still reeling from the amazing production of King Kirby that I witnessed last night in the Pumphouse Theatres. […] a powerhouse of a production that communicates the comic book industry’s grossest injustice, the story of Jack “King” Kirby.”
-Liam Parklass, bettertheatre.wordpress.com
“Director Jason Mehmel gives his production an air of confident theatricality.”
-Louis B Hobson, Calgary Herald
Soliciting Temptation, by Erin Shields
“That’s where this Sage Theatre production excels. It’s riveting watching Cerra and Overall take and give over control. […] director Jason Mehmel’s astute, insightful direction […]”
-Louis B Hobson, Calgary Herald
“The intermissionless, 90-minute two-hander benefits from Jason Mehmel’s well-paced direction […]”
-Colin MacLean, gigcity.ca
A Beautiful View, By Daniel Macivor
“It all unfolds in the round of the Vertigo Studio Theatre, which director Jason Mehmel successfully manages to transform, alternately, into an airport bar, a campsite, a downtown apartment, a bar, all without much more than a tent parked at one end of the floor.”
-Stephen Hunt, Calgary Herald
I’ve worked on fantastic projects with great people
Writer,
Ghost Toast – Squidbrain Studios
I’ve written two episodes of this fun, pun-filled animated show where we cross Hammer Horror monsters with food. Eggula, Mummfin, and the rest have to figure out how to live with the mischievous Ghost Toast!
More info at Squid Brain Studios.
Editor,
Shout Kill Revel by Jarret Hartnell – Renegade Entertainment
In comics, an editor also operates as a creative consultant, helping the creators refine their work for its greatest impact on the audience.
I worked with Jarret to connect his expansive creativity to thematic and character-based touchpoints.
More info at Renegade Entertainment.
Dramaturge,
Legislating Love & Boom Baby by Natalie Meisner – Sage Theatre
Playwright Natalie Meisner ha been a long time collaborator.
As a dramaturge I work with Natalie to offer useful feedback on the impact of the characters and scenes connected to the themes of the play.
When I direct these plays, I bridge the playwright’s intent, the actor’s craft, and what the audience will receive.
More info about Natalie at her website.
I’ve built exciting projects
With a group of talented artists, I’ve self-published FIGHT COMICS!, a multi-genre anthology of stories exploring conflict. Click on the logo to head to the website for the project. You can read all the stories there for free!
Click on the logo!