I consider myself a conceptual director. I do not like to place
people on stage and simply move them around because it is necessary and/or
because it makes the presentation of a play more interesting.
Every play I direct comes with a set of ideas that emphasize the
message which I, as a director, wish to communicate to the audience. This
message is closely linked to what the playwright is also trying to say through
the written word.
When I set a play in a specific “time and space” it is to
emphasize what I am trying to communicate as an artist, while also highlighting
the playwright's message.
The collaborative nature of theatre requires that this vision and
message also be clearly understood by all those involved in the production,
from the production and designing teams to those serving as dramaturges,
actors, collaborators, technical crew, advertisers, and anyone else.
I believe that theatre should educate through entertainment, and
depending on my personal goals as a director, sometimes the didactic part of a
production becomes the focus while spectacle takes a back seat. On other occasions, the opposite might be
true.
Physical movement is usually a strong element in my directing. And
while I have directed varying styles and lengths of theatrical productions, I
tend to gravitate towards works that are less restrictive in their conceptual
approach, and more adaptable for movement, experimentation, and interpretation.
Because playwriting is also part of my experience, I also enjoy
working on play development, experimenting with new forms and approaches on the
stage, working, whenever plausible, on “re-envisioning” classic works.
In short, as a theatre director, I enjoy working with the classics in order to give them new form, with contemporary works in order to present them with a fresh angle, and with original works in order to create a new theatrical experience.
The following pages show examples of the many plays I had the privilege to direct. However, please note that this list is selected; musicals such as The Fantasticks and Footloose are not included due to the lack of imagery. And since a 10-minute play festival is already included, other festivals such as "Earth" and "Madthematics" are not because they are similar in nature.
The following pages show examples of the many plays I had the privilege to direct. However, please note that this list is selected; musicals such as The Fantasticks and Footloose are not included due to the lack of imagery. And since a 10-minute play festival is already included, other festivals such as "Earth" and "Madthematics" are not because they are similar in nature.
