Directing
My style is action driven, resourceful, and grounded in playful collaboration.
For my playwrights in early development I am a dramatrug and sounding board. For my creative teams am a guide and and coach, setting up the circumstances under which my collaborators can lead with their instincts while being feeling empowered to produce highly specific work. I value story forward decision making, regardless of venue or resources.
Recently, I have been fortunate to work in residence with Estrogenius Festival and HARP Theatricals, and have directed new plays at The Tank, RE/VENUE NYC @ The Bechdel Project (artistic dir Meghan Finn) and The Rat. I have also directed several readings which have been featured at AMT Theater, The Rat, & Dramatist Guild Foundation. You can find work samples & testimonials further down this page.
Projects
Testimonials
“Heather is incredibly organized- a mix of thorough preparation and clear, thoughtful vision along with room for actors to explore and have ownership over their choices.”
“Concise. Professional. A perfect balance of amicable and direct.”
“It was easy to come into the space and work because I trusted that not only would you be confident in how you wanted the piece to look and how rehearsals should run, but you were also confident that each actor would bring what was needed to the piece. It was easier to trust myself because you trusted me.”
“Love Heather's playful yet determined directing style. We got each day's work done quickly, and had fun every second of it. She allowed us to experiment with the text and guided us to make it our own.”
“Your confidence, directness, kindness, and clear vision for the work; a good blend of having a vision and collaborating with the actors to find their connection to the material”
“Not only are you hilarious, but you run a tight ship! Time is always utilized with you and there isn't a plot in the story that isn't connected/acknowledged!”