 Hale then founded and directed the Off Off Broadway Theatre Project Ensemble in New York City from 1999 - 2004 when Mr. Sills served as the ensemble's artistic advisor.The group dedicated itself to passing along the improvisational work of Sills and Spolin through improvisational workshops and Story Theater model performances.In 2006, Sills recommended and endorsed Jason as "uniquely equipped to impart the improvisational work of Viola Spolin" as a teacher and director.