Stage Direction

This might be the craft I am most passionate about.

The ability to take a world, and create a space from nothing?

Wow.

inspirations are: Daniel Fish, Rachel Chavkin, and Tommy Kail.

MATT AND BEN :: Mindy Kaling

Focusing on gender as archetype and Michael Chekhov's psychophysical work, this team put on a Brechtian, interactive, frat house like production of this iconic two-hander.

Pictured: Madi Daning as Ben Affleck and Becca Worthington as Matt Damon

Bus Stop :: William Inge

Working with High School Age Students, this ensemble created an accessible, but mature take on a 20th Century Classic, based in Magical Realism.

Pictured: Carter Strickland as Lyman

Public Transit :: Carter Yeargen

This New Work was the Winner of the Playhouse on the Square PLAYSLAM! Competition for Young Playwrights. Minimalism and Viewpoints amplified this production.

Pictured: Hannah Shelton as Dylan

Birds Aren't Real

Written and Directed by Austin Michael Russell; This production used a writing/devising method formulated by mentor Josh Brewer to create a 5 person version of Anton Chekhov's THE SEAGULL.

Pictured: Mitchell Maguire as Trigger (Boris Trigorin)

NEUROCHEMICALS

Written and Directed by Austin Michael Russell; This process relied on collaboration and table work to bring an originally virtual script to the physical space.

Pictured: Sarah Tuverson as August and Benny McCluskey as Marshall

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THE REVOLUTIONISTS :: Lauren Gunderson

Asst. Director to Moy Hinojos; with a concentration on Physical Theatre, Mask Work, and Commedia elements.

Pictured: Abbie Rider as Charlotte Corday