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Hamburger founded En Garde Arts in 1985. As its Executive Artistic Director, she is responsible for pioneering site-specific theatre in New York using its streets and historic landmarks as her stage. She is committed to bringing up a new generation of theatrical risk-takers, encouraging artists to explore the deeply personal meaning of the projects they embark upon. En Garde’s relationship with its artists is not only about the work, it is also about caring for their self-esteem as a mentor and friend while understanding that mentorship goes in both directions. For her work, Hamburger has won 6 Obies, 2 Drama Desk Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, Lee Reynolds Award, and the Exceptional Merit in Media Award from The National Political Women’s Caucus. She graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama and is the proud mother of Owen and Hannah Jenney.