The Comedy Artist Makers’ Program (CAMP) provides an eclectic group of theatrical comedy creators with peer support and artistic mentorship as they develop an original comedy show over the course of the season. CAMPers meet weekly for shares of work and feedback sessions facilitated by Program Co-Directors Mahayla Laurence and Matt Gehring, and have opportunities to perform on the Ars Nova stage throughout the season.
Mahayla Laurence is a multi-disciplinary artist engaging in work that creates space for conversations around mental and spiritual health, joy, humor, stewardship, and community. Credits include: HBO Max, Clubbed Thumb, Gimlet Media. MahaylaLaurence.com.
Matt Gehring is a performer, writer and director of comedy. He’s been on Amazon, Netflix, Comedy Central and has spent years on the UCB stage. Check out the Broadway-Meets-Sketch show, SHIZ he created with Shaina Taub.
Participation in CAMP is by invitation only. Check our Work With Us page for more information on how to introduce Ars Nova to your work.
2023-2024
Sarah Adelman; Kurt Cruz; Lida Darmian; Emily Dayton Evans, Marina Gasparyan & Maarit Hara; SMJ & Anne-Marie Pietersma
2022-2023
Michelle Chan Bennett & Josh Nasser; Catherine Bloom & Sofia Dobrushin; Natalya Samee; Chet Siegel
2021-2022
Jonathan Cohall; Chase Doggett, Makasha Copeland & Gabrielle Silva; Sam Kebede; Preston Martin; Emily Olcott; Sabrina Wang
2020-2021
Niccolo Aeed & Marina Tempelsman, Joél Pérez, Ely Kreimendahl, Gus Laughlin; Ái Vy Luu; Chase Doggett, Makasha Copeland & Gabrielle Silva; Eleanor Philips & Jessica Cannizzaro; Kuhoo Verma
The CAMP program at Ars Nova is made possible by the generous support of the Richenthal Foundation.
We’re always looking for partners to support our development programs! Learn more by reaching out to Ben Lasser, Development Director, at blasser@arsnovanyc.com.
