Sarah Jane Hardy is a producer, director and facilitator of new work development based in Portland, Oregon. Originally from Liverpool, England she is currently the Artistic Director of Northwest Children's Theater where she produces a five show mainstage season.   ​

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A tireless advocate for excellence in art for children, Sarah Jane has created over 20 new works working in collaboration with artists from around the country. Her work is bold, imaginative and relevant. 

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Sarah Jane is the 2017 Ann Shaw Fellowship recipient and will be traveling to Bali this Spring to meet I Made Sadia and study Balinese Shadow Puppetry.