The decade’s most stunning success story was Sarah Rasmussen’s transformation of the dusty Jungle into a can’t-miss showcase for superb new plays.” - Minneapolis City Pages, 2019
Sarah’s mission is to create a wildly imaginative, inclusive space where we celebrate our shared humanity through stories – especially stories that embrace humor, music and innovative design. Sarah contributes to the national field by commissioning and developing new work and creating innovative programs. She also directs at leading national theaters, and guest teaches.
Star Tribune’s Artist of the Year, 2018
Star Tribune, 2018
Howlround Dialogue on Leadership: Part one and part two
The Wolves process (and its all female cast/creative team) at the Jungle…and the Wolves remount with the Star Tribune. And The Wolves as “Best of the Decade.”
Parenting in the arts…some thoughts on the loves of my life with MN Monthly.
A wide ranging conversation on art and leadership with MinnPost.
Meet the Jungle Theater’s Revolutionary Artistic Director (Mpls St. Paul Magazine)
Commissioning new female voices at Jungle Theater…and some thoughts on Little Women and The Wickhams with Jay Gabler of City Pages.
And some recent recognition for projects…and gender parity!
Best Performative Direction (The Wolves)
Minnesota Theatre Awards, 2018
Recipient of the BOLD Circle Women's Leadership Grant
The Pussycat Foundation, 2018
50/50 Applause Award
International Center for Women Playwrights, 2018
Changemaker
Minnesota Women's Press, 2017
52 Reasons to Love the Twin Cities
MPLS. St. Paul Magazine, 2017
City Pages’ Artist of the Year
City Pages, 2016
