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1 | Part 1: Personal Information | Part 2: Contact Information | Part 3: EXPERIENCE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | First Name | Middle Name (if used professionally) | Last Name | Pronouns | Union Affiliation | Please describe your racial/ethnic background (click all that apply) | If you'd like, please describe your race or background in your own words. If you selected Native American, please feel free to list your tribal affiliation. | In what city/region are you PRIMARILY based? [you can select only one] | List up to three other cities/regions where you can be a local hire (if applicable) | E-mail address | Phone number | Please provide a URL (eg: personal website, social media link, LinkedIn page, theatre company's website, online bio) that describes/shows your work *as a director.* [NB: if you aren't able to provide a link that demonstrates your expertise/experiences as a director, please do not continue filling out this form.] | Are you currently represented by an agent for your directing work? | Agent Name | Which agency? | Agent's e-mail address | I have studied theatre at the Bachelor's or Master's level (or equivalent). | If YES to above, please list degree & institution (eg: MFA in Directing, The University of Etc) | *COMMITMENT STATEMENT* — "I am committed to theatre directing as one of my PRIMARY artistic disciplines and have previously been employed as or are seeking opportunities for employment as professional director. *** NB - Submissions to this form are on the honor system. Please answer this question truthfully. If you do not consider directing as a primary professional goal, this form is not for you. *** | How long have you been studying/working/pursuing directing as a profession? | What styles of directing do you consider yourself adept at [check all that apply] | Aside from directing, do you have experience or training in the following? [check all that apply] | What category best describes where you CURRENTLY are in your career ? Select only one [you will have the ability to update your response in the future]. ***Responding helps match BIPOC directors with opportunities that are right for their career level. | ||||
3 | Psalmayene | 24 | he/him/his, they/them/theirs | SDC (Full Member) | Black or African American | Washington, D.C. | psalmayene24@gmail.com | 2026296806 | www.gurmanagency.com | Yes | Susan Gurman | Gurman Agency | Susan@gurmanagency.com | Yes | Howard University | Yes | 10-15 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | |||||||
4 | Rula | A. Muñoz | she/her/hers, they/them/theirs | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Boston and San Diego | rula@rulaamunoz.com | www.rulaamunoz.com | No | Yes | BFA Contemporary Theatre, Boston Conservatory at Berklee | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | |||||||||||
5 | Benjamin Ernest | Abraham | he/him/his | Non-Union | Asian or Pacific Islander (API) | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Philadelphia, Baltimore/DC, Chicago | bmabraham1@gmail.com | 8455969992 | https://benjaminernestabraham.com/ | No | No | Directing Fellow for the 2019-2020 season at Asolo Repertory Theatre | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Experimental/Avant-garde | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
6 | Ray | Jordan | Achan | he/him/his | SDC (Associate Member) | West Indian | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC | Rayjordanachan@gmail.com | 7183440859 | rayjordanachan.com & exiledtongues.com | No | Yes | BA in Theater and Government at Wesleyan University | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde | Intimacy direction | 1 — New to the profession/Recent graduate/Seeking networking & learning opportunities | ||||||||
7 | Hatem | Adell | he/him/his | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic, Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) | SF Bay Area | hmadell@gmail.com | hatemadell.com | No | Yes | MA in Theatre Arts, San Francisco State University | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Experimental/Avant-garde | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||||
8 | May | Adrales | she/her/hers | SDC (Full Member) | Asian or Pacific Islander (API) | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Charleston, SC and Richmond, VA, Baltimore/DC | madrales@gmail.com | 9172027026 | www.mayadrales.net | Yes | Seth Glewen | Gersh | sglewen@gersh.com | Yes | Yale School of Drama, MFA Directing | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||
9 | Jeff | Aguiar | he/him/his | Non-Union | Asian or Pacific Islander (API), Native Hawaiian | Raleigh, NC | actoraguiar@gmail.com | 3365581308 | https://jeffaguiar.com/making#directing | No | Yes | BFA in Theatre Education, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||||
10 | Jason | Aguirre | he/him/his | SDC (Associate Member) | Latinx or Hispanic | Mexican-American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Nw York, New Jersey, Philadelphia | jasona5786@gmail.com | 6302073004 | www.j-aguirre.com | No | Yes | Abbott MFA in Musical Theatre Collaboration – Temple University | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre | Choreography | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||
11 | Julio | Agustin | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | Latinx or Hispanic, Mixed race | Biracial (Afro-Latino) | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Miami, FL / Greensboro, NC | AgustinConsulting1@gmail.com | 9176179169 | https://www.julioagustin.com/director | Yes | Susan Gurman | Gurman Agency (http://gurmanagency.com/) | susan@gurmanagency.com | Yes | MFA in Directing, Penn State University | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre | Choreography | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | |||||
12 | NJ | Agwuna | she/her/hers, they/them/theirs | SDC (Full Member) | Black or African American | Nigerian- American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Info@njagwuna.com | 4435387623 | www.njagwuna.com | Yes | Amy Wagner | Stewart Talent | Amy.Wagner@stewarttalent.com | Yes | MFA in Directing, Columbia University | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | Fight direction, Intimacy direction | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||
13 | Tara | Ahmadinejad | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Philadelphia | tara.ahm@gmail.com | www.pieholed.com | Yes | Sam Barickman | ICM | SBarickman@icmpartners.com | Yes | MFA in Directing, Columbia University School of the Arts | Yes | 10-15 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||
14 | Kaiser | Ahmed | he/him/his | SDC (Associate Member) | South Asian | Bangladeshi | Chicago | kaiser@jackalopetheatre.org | 8104297636 | http://kaiserahmed.org | No | Yes | BA in Theatre Directing, Columbia College Chicago | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||||||
15 | Zeynep | Akca | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Washington DC, Baltimore | zeynepakca95@gmail.com | 3479818747 | https://www.zeynepakca.com/director | No | Yes | MA in Applied Theater, CUNY SPS, BS in Public Administration, Baruch College | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Devised work, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||||
16 | Lava | Alapai | she/her/hers | SDC (Full Member) | Black or African American, Asian or Pacific Islander (API), Mixed race | Pacific Northwest | Los Angeles | Lavaalapai@gmail.com | 5038963328 | lavaalapai.com | No | Yes | MFA- Acting California Institute of the Arts | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||||||
17 | Saheem | Ali | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | Mixed race | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | SAHEEMSCENE@YAHOO.COM | saheemali.com | Yes | Yes | Yes | > 15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon | 5 – Seasoned professional/Major LORT experience/Commercial theatre | |||||||||||||
18 | Claudia | Alick | they/them/theirs | Non-Union | Black or African American | The Internet | Bay Area, Los Angeles, Pacific Northwest | Callingupjustice@gmail.com | https://callingupjustice.com/ | No | Yes | Masters in Performance Studies NYU | Yes | > 15 years | New play development/World premieres, Devised work, Experimental/Avant-garde | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||||
19 | Zi | Alikhan | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | South Asian | First-generation, culturally Muslim, South Asian-American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | zi.alikhan@gmail.com | 9162089494 | zialikhan.com | Yes | Kevin Lin/Alex Gold | CAA | kevin.lin@caa.com/alex.gold@caa.com | Yes | BFA in Drama, NYU/Tisch School of the Arts | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | |||||||
20 | Tierra | Allen | she/her/hers, they/them/theirs | Non-Union | Black or African American, Mixed race | SF Bay Area | tierra.aubrianna@pm.me | 8327681781 | http://thebonfiremakers.com | No | Yes | B.A. Theater & Dance, Amherst College | Yes | 10-15 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||||
21 | Garrett | Allen | they/them/theirs | Non-Union | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | garrettcarterallen@gmail.com | 2063803162 | www.garrett-allen.com | No | Yes | Pursing MFA in Directing, Yale School of Drama | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Experimental/Avant-garde | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | |||||||||||
22 | Kadeem | Alston-Roman | he/him/his | SDC (Associate Member) | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | kadeemalstonroman@gmail.com | 9179723364 | DirectorChoreographer.com | No | Yes | Diploma of Drama, LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts; BA in Theater, Muhlenberg College. | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
23 | Jeremy | Aluma | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | Middle Eastern or North African (MENA), Jewish, Iraqi | Los Angeles | NYC, Chicago | jeremyjacobaluma@gmail.com | 5625081788 | www.jeremyaluma.com | No | Yes | MFA in Directing, The Theatre School at DePaul University; BA in Directing, California State University, Long Beach | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
24 | Michael | Alvarez | he/him/his | Non-Union | Native American or Indigenous, Latinx or Hispanic | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Los Angeles, SF Bay Area | michael@michael-alvarez.com | 8315952905 | www.michael-alvarez.com | No | Yes | MFA in Directing, California Institute of the Arts, BA (HONS) in Performance Art, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (UK) | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
25 | Kikau | Alvaro | he/him/his | SDC (Associate Member) | Asian or Pacific Islander (API) | Richmond, VA | Kikautown@gmail.com | 4084107036 | https://arts.vcu.edu/community/vcuarts-faculty-and-staff/directory/kikau-alvaro/ | No | Yes | MFA Musical Theatre, San Diego State University | Yes | 10-15 years | Musical theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
26 | Benny | Sato | Ambush | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | Black or African American, Asian or Pacific Islander (API) | Central West Coast Florida (starting July 2021) - Boston until then | Sarasota, FL, Ft. Myers, FL, Tampa, FL (starting July 2021) - Boston until then | bennysatoambush@gmail.com | 5616769718 | Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benny-sato-ambush-ba25ab/ | No | Yes | MFA Directing, University of California, San Diego | BA Theatre Arts and Dramatic literature, Brown University | Yes | > 15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon | 5 – Seasoned professional/Major LORT experience/Commercial theatre | |||||||||
27 | Nehprii | Amenii | she/her/hers | SDC (Associate Member) | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | durham | Nehprii@khunumproductions.com | 16127303830 | Www.nehpriiamenii.com | No | Yes | MFA in multi disciplinary Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Devised work, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
28 | Maria | Patrice | Amon | she/her/hers | SDC (Associate Member) | Latinx or Hispanic, Mixed race | San Diego | Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles | patriceamon@gmail.com | 6199442719 | https://www.mariapatriceamon.com/ | No | Yes | PhD, University of California Irvine | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
29 | Landile | Andries | she/her/hers, they/them/theirs | Non-Union | Black or African American | I am South African living in LA. I am zulu and Xhosa | Los Angeles | Oakland/ San Francisco | landiandrieslla@gmail.com | 9252237221 | Landile_Andries | No | Yes | No | Prefer not to answer | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
30 | Cristina | Angeles | she/her/hers | SDC (Associate Member) | Black or African American, Latinx or Hispanic | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | cristinaangeles16@gmail.com | 9733966562 | www.cristinaangeles.com | Yes | Rachel Viola | United Talent Agency | violar@unitedtalent.com | Yes | BA in Theatre from Barnard College at Columbia University | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||
31 | Rebecca | Aparicio | she/her/hers | SDC (Associate Member) | Latinx or Hispanic | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | LA, Chicago, Atlanta | rebecca.aparicio@gmail.com | 2055404886 | www.RebeccaAparicio.com | No | Yes | BFA Musical Theatre, BA Music- University of Montevallo | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||||||
32 | Michael | Arabian | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) | Armenian | Los Angeles | marabian7@yahoo.com | 3109483324 | michaelarabian.com | No | Yes | Certificates from Webber'Douglas Academy of Dramtic Art in London and Academy of Dramatic Art at Oakland University in Michigan | Yes | > 15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Experimental/Avant-garde | Fight direction | 5 – Seasoned professional/Major LORT experience/Commercial theatre | |||||||||
33 | Elena | Araoz | she/her/hers | SDC (Full Member) | Native American or Indigenous, Latinx or Hispanic, Mixed race | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Philadelphia, Boston, Austin | elena@elenaaraoz.com | 2672533232 | www.elenaaraoz.com | Yes | Allison Schwartz | Paradigm Talent Agency | aschwartz@paradigmagency.com | Yes | MFA in Acting, University of Texas at Austin | Yes | > 15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography, Intimacy direction | 5 – Seasoned professional/Major LORT experience/Commercial theatre | ||||||
34 | Chari | Arespacochaga | she/her/hers, they/them/theirs | SDC (Associate Member) | Asian or Pacific Islander (API) | Traveling between FL and NY | NY, FL, Washington DC | chari.ares@gmail.com | 9517687996 | chariarespacochaga.com | No | Yes | MFA in Directing, University of Victoria | Yes | 10-15 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
35 | Stafford | Arima | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | Asian or Pacific Islander (API) | Chinese/Japanese/Canadian/American | Canada | staffordarima@gmail.com | 4036519183 | staffordarima.com | Yes | John Buzzetti / Jonathan Lomma | WME | JBuzzetti@wmeagency.com | Yes | BA in Theatre Studies, York University | Yes | > 15 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon | 5 – Seasoned professional/Major LORT experience/Commercial theatre | |||||||
36 | Carlos | Armesto | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | Latinx or Hispanic | First generation of parents of Cuban and Colombian descent | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Anywhere | armesto@theatrec.org | 9179710010 | theatrec.org | Yes | Barbara Hogenson | The Barbara Hogenson Agency | bhogenson@aol.com | Yes | MFA Directing, Carnegie Mellon School of Drama | Yes | > 15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||
37 | Dalia | Ashurina | she/her/hers | SDC (Associate Member) | Middle Eastern or North African (MENA), Mixed race | Assyrian American | Los Angeles | New York, SF | Daliaashurina@gmail.com | 2095313032 | Www.daliaashurina.com | No | Yes | BA in Drama, honors in Directing, UC IRVINE. | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
38 | Brooke | Aston | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Black or African American | Los Angeles | Southern California | Brooke@brookeastonsings.com | 7144232113 | www.brookeastonsings.com/brooke-aston-directs | No | Yes | BFA Musical Theater | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | Fight direction | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
39 | Christian | Ávila | he/him/his | SDC (Associate Member) | Latinx or Hispanic | Mexican-American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Philadelphia, DC, Miami | iamchristianavila@gmail.com | 9179958180 | www.ChristianAvila.com | No | Yes | MA Theater | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
40 | Jose | Aviles | he/him/his | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | Philadelphia | Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Delaware | javiles.teatrodelsol@gmail.com | 2679797605 | www.teatrodelsol.org | No | Yes | Carnegie Mellon University | Yes | > 15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Theatre for Young Audiences | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||||||
41 | Stori | Ayers | she/her/hers | SDC (Full Member) | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Washington, DC / Los Angeles, CA / Atlanta, GA | stori.L.ayers@gmail.com | 2027708722 | https://www.bretadamsltd.net/content/client/female-actors/stori-ayers/ | Yes | Jonathan Mills | Paradigm | jmills@paradigmagency.com | Yes | MFA in Acting | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | |||||||
42 | Galia | Backal | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | The San Fernando Valley in CA and Los Angeles, CA | galia.backal@gmail.com | 8183006969 | https://www.galiabackal.com/about | No | Yes | BA in Directing, Pace University | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre | Choreography, Fight direction | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
43 | Tammy | Haili‘ōpua | Baker | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Native American or Indigenous, Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) | Kanaka Maoli | O‘ahu, Hawai‘i | tbaker@hawaii.edu | 8089563229 | http://manoa.hawaii.edu/hanakeaka/ | No | Yes | MFA in Directing, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa | Yes | > 15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||
44 | Brian | Balcom | he/him/his | SDC (Associate Member) | Asian or Pacific Islander (API) | Chicago | Minneapolis, New York | hello@brianbalcom.com | 6122087194 | www.brianbalcom.com | No | Yes | BFA, Carnegie-Mellon | MFA, DePaul Theatre School | Yes | > 15 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
45 | April | Helen | Ballesteros | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | Mexican-American | SF Bay Area | Los Angeles | ballesterosapril13@gmail.com | 3235427393 | https://www.theatrecultura.org/ | No | Yes | B.A. in Theatre Studies, California State University, East Bay | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||
46 | Nigel | Semaj | Barnes | they/them/theirs | Non-Union | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Chicago | nigelsemajdirecting@gmail.com | 2403539607 | www.nigelsemaj.com | No | Yes | MFA in Directing, The New School | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde | Choreography, Fight direction, Intimacy direction | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||
47 | Marisela | Barrera | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | Tejana | San Antonio | Austin, Houston, Dallas | laurbanchicana@gmail.com | 2103163980 | www.mariselabarrera.com | No | Yes | BFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University; MFA in Creative Writing and Social Justice from Our Lady of the Lake University | Yes | > 15 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work | Intimacy direction | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||
48 | Quenna | Lené | Barrett | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Black or African American | Chicago | Quenna.lene@gmail.com | 7739314573 | www.quennalene.com | No | Yes | BFA in Theatre, NYU Tisch; MA in Applied Theatre, University of Southern California; EdD in Educational Theatre, NYU Steinhardt | Yes | 1-5 years | Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
49 | Borna | B | Barzin | he/him/his | Non-Union | Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) | Iranian/Persian | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | San Francisco Bay Area, Portland, Los Angeles | bornabbarzin@gmail.com | 6504920961 | bornabarzin.com | No | Yes | BA Directing, Pace University School of Performing Arts | Yes | 1-5 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Experimental/Avant-garde | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||
50 | Nicholas | Michael | Bashour | he/him/his | Non-Union | Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) | Syrian-American, born in Syria | Washington, D.C. | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT), Philadelphia | NicholasBashour@gmail.com | 3133774589 | http://nicholasbashour.com/ | No | No | Bachelor of Arts: College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts, Wayne State University | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||
51 | Sivan | Battat | she/her/hers, they/them/theirs | Non-Union | Middle Eastern or North African (MENA), Mixed race | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Boston, New Haven | sivanbattat@gmail.com | 2039152336 | sivanbattat@gmail.com | No | Yes | Wesleyan University, BA | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||||
52 | Michelle | Beck | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Black or African American, Mixed race | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | thisismichellebeck@gmail.com | www.thisismichellebeck.com | No | Yes | BFA in Acting, SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory | Yes | 1-5 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Theatre for Young Audiences | 1 — New to the profession/Recent graduate/Seeking networking & learning opportunities | ||||||||||||
53 | Kathryn | A | Bentley | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Black or African American | St. Louis, MO--Midwest region | Chicago, Kansas City, Louisville | kabentley213@gmail.com | 3143246812 | www.fgcreative.org | No | Yes | MFA Directing, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO | Yes | > 15 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Experimental/Avant-garde | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
54 | Christopher | D. | Betts | he/him/his | Non-Union | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Chicago, my hometown. | christopherdbetts@gmail.com | christopherdbetts.com | No | Yes | MFA in Directing, Yale School of Drama / BFA in Drama, NYU Tisch | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
55 | Lisa | Barrett | Bierman | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Asian or Pacific Islander (API), Mixed race | Hapa | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, New York | lisabierman@gmail.com | 8189037529 | lisabierman@gmail.com | No | Yes | BFA Acting NYU Tisch | Yes | 1-5 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||
56 | Andrew | Binger | he/him/his | Non-Union | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | NJ, NYC, Philadelphia | binger.andrew@gmail.com | 8624381206 | https://www.andrewbinger.com/director | No | Yes | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | |||||||||||
57 | Joe | Bishara | he/him/his | SDC (Associate Member) | Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) | Columbus, OH | Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton | Joe@joe-bishara.com | 6142856390 | www.Joe-Bishara.com | No | No | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | Fight direction | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
58 | Raymond | Bobgan | he/him/his | Non-Union | Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) | Cleveland | rbobgan1221@gmail.com | 2164702126 | --None-- | No | Yes | BA: University of Akron Ohio | Yes | > 15 years | New play development/World premieres, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | |||||||||||
59 | Kolton | Bradley | he/him/his | SDC (Associate Member) | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Boston, Los Angeles, Atlanta | BRADLEYKLTN@gmail.com | 6462655410 | KOLTONBRADLEY.com | No | Yes | BFA (acting) - University of Michigan / MFA (directing) - Boston University | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | Intimacy direction | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
60 | Charlotte | Brathwaite | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Black or African American | Carribean | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Boston, international/national | lacharlotte@gmail.com | 6462041813 | Www.charlottebrathwaite.com | No | Yes | MFA directing | Yes | > 15 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde | Choreography, Intimacy direction | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||||
61 | Sebastián | Bravo Montenegro | he/him/his | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | Pacific Northwest | sebastian.bravo91@gmail.com | 2403166517 | https://youtu.be/q_qkasH1dDQ?feature=shared | No | Yes | Bachelor of Arts in Theater - Swarthmore College Masters of Arts in Directing - University of Washington | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
62 | Danielle | Brissett | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | daniellebrissett1@gmail.com | www.instagram.com/the.determined.one | No | Yes | BA in Theatre from Pace University | Yes | 1-5 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Devised work | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||||||
63 | Steve | H. | Broadnax III | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Philadelphia | stevebroadnax@gmail.com | 5012310267 | stevebroadnax.com | Yes | Olivier Sultan | CAA | Olivier.sultan@caa.com | Yes | BFA Musical Theatre Webster University/ MFA Acting Pennsylvania State University | Yes | > 15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work | 5 – Seasoned professional/Major LORT experience/Commercial theatre | ||||||
64 | Jasmine | Brooks | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Black or African American | Boston | jasminebrooks.director@gmail.com | jasminerosebrooks.com | No | Yes | BFA in Theatre Arts - Boston University | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||||||
65 | Lili-Anne | Brown | she/her/hers | SDC (Full Member) | Black or African American | Chicago | lilbrownchicago@gmail.com | lilbrownchicago.com | Yes | Michael Finkle | WME | mfinkle@wmeagency.com | Yes | BS in Performance Studies, Northwestern University | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||||
66 | James | Bruenger-Arreguin | he/him/his | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Denver/Colorado | jbruenger3@gmail.com | 3035268040 | www.jbruenger.com | No | Yes | BFA - University of the Arts (Directing, Playwriting + Production) | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre | Choreography | 1 — New to the profession/Recent graduate/Seeking networking & learning opportunities | |||||||||
67 | Stefania | Bulbarella | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Miami | sbulbarella@gmail.com | 9178537115 | https://www.stefaniabulbarella.com | No | Yes | BFA in Dramatic Arts at the Newschool with a focus in Directing and Creative Technology | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||||
68 | Mikael | Burke | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | Black or African American | Chicago | Indianapolis, IN, Washington, D.C., Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA | mikael@mklburke.com | 6154814420 | mklburke.com | No | Yes | MFA Directing, The Theatre School at DePaul University | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||||||
69 | CHRISTOPHER | BURRIS | he/him/his | SDC (Associate Member) | Black or African American | Black American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Charlotte, NC/Asheville, NC/Oakland, CA | Burrisnyc@gmail.com | 6465042876 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/misterburris | No | Yes | MFA In acting, UCSD | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre | Intimacy direction | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||||
70 | Fiona | Burrows | she/her/hers, they/them/theirs | Non-Union | Asian or Pacific Islander (API), Mixed race | Filipino | Los Angeles | Bay Area | Fionaburrowscreative@gmail.com | Www.fiona-burrows.com/theatre | No | Yes | BA Theatre Studies, Chapman University | Yes | 1-5 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Theatre for Young Audiences | Fight direction, Intimacy direction | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | |||||||||
71 | Alexis | Cabrera | he/him/his | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | Dominican-American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | alexisxcabrerafilms@gmail.com | 3476009322 | https://www.abouttheartists.com/artists/650133-alexis-cabrera | No | Yes | B.S. in Drama, Syracuse University | Yes | Prefer not to answer | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||||
72 | Raymond | O. | Caldwell | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | Black or African American, Asian or Pacific Islander (API), Mixed race | Washington, D.C. | New York, Chicago, Boston | raymondocaldwell@gmail.com | 5615376669 | https://theateralliance.com/about-us/staff/ | No | Yes | BFA in Acting: The University of Florida, MFA in Devising New Work: The Ohio State University | Yes | > 15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Devised work | Choreography | 5 – Seasoned professional/Major LORT experience/Commercial theatre | ||||||||
73 | Tor | Campbell | he/him/his | SDC (Associate Member) | Black or African American | Chicago | Los Angeles, Milwaukee & New York | torcampbell@gmail.com | 7189267475 | www.torcampbell.com | No | Yes | Currently at Northwestern University | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography, Intimacy direction | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
74 | Juan | Cantu | he/him/his | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | Mexican American | Orlando, Florida | Houston | juanrocks@me.com | 4074924302 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/juancantu/ | Yes | No | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre | Choreography | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | |||||||||
75 | Kathleen | Capdesuñer | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Florida/Southeast US | kcapdesuner@gmail.com | 4073197353 | www.kcapdesuner.com | No | Yes | Rollins College, BA in Theatre Arts, Directing Concentration | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Experimental/Avant-garde | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
76 | Tara | Cariaso | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Asian or Pacific Islander (API), South East Asian American | Washington, D.C. | DMV area (DC, MD, VIRGINIA), and PA | Tara@waxingmoonmasks.com | 4106898734 | https://bakerartist.org/portfolios/taracariaso | No | Yes | MFA in Ensemble Generated work by Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
77 | Tatyana-Marie | Carlo | she/her/hers | SDC (Full Member) | Latinx or Hispanic | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Miami - Rhode Island - Boston | Tatyanamariecarlo@gmail.com | 3054900598 | Tatyanamariecarlo@gmail.com | No | Yes | MFA in Directing Brown University | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
78 | Daniel | Carlton | he/him/his | Non-Union | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | New York New Jersey Texas | danielcarlton@gmail.com | 6463592516 | www.danielcarlton.com | No | No | Bishop College BFA | Yes | Prefer not to answer | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||||||
79 | Elizabeth | Carter | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Black or African American | SF Bay Area | Washington DC, Portland OR, Los Angeles | boolizard@gmail.com | 5109174549 | elizabethcarterarts.com | No | Yes | BA in Dramatic Arts Mills College | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon | Fight direction | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
80 | Daniel | Carter | he/him/his | Non-Union | Black or African American | Baltimore, MD | Washington DC, Philadelphia PA | DACarter0@gmail.com | 4438505692 | DCarter.online | No | Yes | BS in Urban Arts, Coppin State University | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | 1 — New to the profession/Recent graduate/Seeking networking & learning opportunities | ||||||||||
81 | Sergio | Castillo | he/him/his | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | sergio.castillo728@gmail.com | 18187955205 | www.sergiocastillo.org | No | Yes | BA in Directing, UCLA; MFA in Acting, Actors Studio; Pace University. | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Experimental/Avant-garde | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||||
82 | Nemuna | Ceesay | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Black or African American, Mixed race | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | nemuna.ceesay@gmail.com | 9169470416 | nemunaceesay.com | No | Yes | American Conservatory Theater (MFA in Acting) | Yes | 1-5 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | |||||||||||
83 | Sylvia | Cervantees Blush | she/her/hers, ella | SDC (Associate Member) | Latinx or Hispanic | Los Angeles | sylviablush@gmail.com | https://launchpad.theaterdance.ucsb.edu/reading-series/bipoc/festival-2021 | No | Yes | MFA in Directing at UCLA, Department of Theater, Film & TV | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||||
84 | Michelle | Chan | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Asian or Pacific Islander (API) | Taiwanese American from Hong Kong | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Michchannyc@gmail.com | 2032402107 | Michchan.com | No | Yes | BA in Directing from Pace University’s School of Performing Arts’ International Ensemble Program | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre | 1 — New to the profession/Recent graduate/Seeking networking & learning opportunities | ||||||||||
85 | Jennifer | Chang | she/her/hers, they/them/theirs | SDC (Full Member) | Asian or Pacific Islander (API) | Chinese and Filipino with lots of other | Los Angeles | SF Bay Area | jennifer.changinator@gmail.com | www.changinator.com | Yes | Emma Feiwel | William Morris Endeavor | efeiwel@wmeentertainment.com | Yes | BFA - NYU, MFA - UCSD | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||
86 | Matthieu | Chapman | he/him/his | Non-Union | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Dr.matthieu.chapman@gmail.com | 6199770497 | Matthieuchapman.com | No | Yes | MFA, Shakespeare and Performance, Mary Baldwin University; Ph.D. Theater and Performance Theory, UC-San Diego | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||||
87 | Walid | Chaya | he/him/his | SDC (Associate Member) | Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) | Gay Arab-American Artist | Los Angeles | NYC, DC, ATL | walidchaya@gmail.com | 3473892543 | https://walidchaya.com/director | No | Yes | BFA in Performance with Magna Cum Laude Honors from VCUarts Theater, rated "#1 School of the Arts" by US News & World Report | Yes | 10-15 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography, Fight direction, Intimacy direction | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||||
88 | El | Chelito | he/him/his | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic, Mixed race | Salvadoran-American | Washington, D.C. | chelitoteatro@gmail.com | 2023298900 | www.chelitoteatro.com | No | Yes | BA Theater and Dance, Amherst College | Yes | 1-5 years | New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | 2 — Some professional experience/Assisting/Fellowships | ||||||||||
89 | Kaitlin | Chin | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Asian or Pacific Islander (API), Mixed race | Philadelphia | NYC, most of NJ | Info@cirquedunuitnyc.com | 6083226875 | www.curquedunuit.com | No | No | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
90 | Audrey | Chou | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Asian or Pacific Islander (API), Racially Ambiguous | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | New York only | admin@aresphere.net | 3472675777 | https://www.instagram.com/aresphere_official/ | No | Yes | Minor in Contemporary Dance at The New School, taken acting classes as well as training at HB Studio. | Yes | 1-5 years | Contemporary canon, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde | Choreography | 1 — New to the profession/Recent graduate/Seeking networking & learning opportunities | |||||||||
91 | Shayok | Misha | Chowdhury | he/him/his | Non-Union | Asian or Pacific Islander (API), South Asian | Bengali American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Philadelphia, Boston, SF Bay Area | shayok.misha.chowdhury@gmail.com | 5082595527 | www.shayokmishachowdhury.com | Yes | Ross Weiner | ICM Partners | RWeiner@icmpartners.com | Yes | MFA in Directing, Columbia University | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | |||||
92 | Guillermo | Cienfuegos | he/him/his | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | Cuban American | Los Angeles | Miami, Washington DC, Rochester, NY | 1hundredflames@gmail.com | 3234016585 | Twitter: @1hundredflames | No | Yes | American Conservatory Theatre Advanced Training Program | Yes | 10-15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Contemporary canon, Theatre for Young Audiences | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
93 | Alejandra | Maria | Cisneros | she/her/hers | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic | Los Angeles | New York | alejandra.m.cisneros@gmail.com | 2132681863 | www.alecisneros.com | No | No | Yes | 10-15 years | New play development/World premieres, Devised work | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
94 | Nathaniel | P | Claridad | he/him/his | Non-Union | Asian or Pacific Islander (API) | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Washington, DC area | nathanielpclaridad@gmail.com | 3012338671 | www.npclaridad.weebly.com | No | Yes | BA in Theatre Performance, University of Maryland - CP; MFA in Acting, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
95 | Robert | Clater | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | Black or African American | Philadelphia | New York City | robertclater@claterkaye.com | 8282284925 | Clater Kaye Theatreworks, Clater Kaye Studios | No | No | Yes | > 15 years | New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre | Choreography | 5 – Seasoned professional/Major LORT experience/Commercial theatre | ||||||||||
96 | Carl | Cofield | he/him/his | SDC (Full Member) | Black or African American | New York City/Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT) | Carlcofield@gmail.com | 2129462044 | The Classical Theatre of Harlem | Yes | Charles Kopleman and Katie Gamelli | A3 | katie.gamelli@a3artistsagency.com | Yes | MFA Columbia | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres | 4 – Sustained professional experience/Off-Broadway/LORT & other regional houses | ||||||||
97 | Alexandra | Kelly | Colburn | she/her/hers, they/them/theirs | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander (API), White | Filipinx with European roots in Scotland and England | Washington, D.C. | kellycolburndesign@gmail.com | 3012193588 | www.KellyColburn.com | No | Yes | BFA in Drama from New York University - Tisch School of the Arts MFA in Design from University of Maryland - College Park | Yes | 5-10 years | Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
98 | Kelly | Colburn | she/her/hers, they/them/theirs | Non-Union | Latinx or Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander (API), Mixed race | Filipino-American with European roots in Scotland and England | Washington, D.C. | DC, Philly, NYC | kellycolburndesign@gmail.com | 3012193588 | www.kellycolburn.com | No | Yes | BFA Drama Tisch NYU, MFA Design University of Maryland | Yes | 5-10 years | Classical directing, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre, Experimental/Avant-garde | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | |||||||||
99 | Victoria | Collado | she/her/hers | SDC (Associate Member) | Latinx or Hispanic | Miami (but Travel to NYC all the time) | Victoria Collado | vickycollado@icloud.com | 3056062033 | www.victoriacollado.com | No | Yes | BFA in Theatre Performance from Florida International University | Yes | 5-10 years | New play development/World premieres, Devised work, Movement-based, physical theatre, dance theatre | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions | ||||||||||
100 | Darius | Colquitt | he/him/his | Non-Union | Black or African American | BASED IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI BUT FROM CHICAGO. I TRAVEL. | CHICAGO IL, LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK CITY/TRI-STATE AREA | DARI.COLQUITT@GMAIL.COM | 3122989798 | WWW.BAMTALENT.ORG | No | No | Yes | > 15 years | Classical directing, New play development/World premieres, Musical theatre, Contemporary canon, Devised work, Theatre for Young Audiences | Choreography | 3 – More professional experience/Directing at colleges/Independent productions |