Director for Festival-Recognized Stage Play
About the job
Status: Late-Stage Development
Type: One-Act Stage Play (Psychological Drama/Thriller)
Location: NYC / Long Island (flexible for right collaborator)
Project Overview
Vestiges is a festival-recognized psychological stage play (2 Finalist selections, 1 Semi-Finalist) exploring memory, identity, betrayal, and mental health through a deeply intimate and visually striking lens. The story follows a devoted husband struggling to hold his fractured family together as his wife descends into a psychological spiral - only to reveal that the perceived betrayal may be rooted within her own mind. The play blends emotional realism with theatrical innovation, culminating in a powerful, multi-layered reveal.
Creative Vision
- Split-stage storytelling (simultaneous emotional realities)
- Seamless flashbacks and psychological transitions
- Projection-driven imagery (fracturing photos, memory distortion)
- A climactic sequence involving layered character embodiment and rapid transformations
The tone sits at the intersection of:
- Psychological thriller
- Intimate relationship drama
- Experimental theater
What I’m Looking For
- Is drawn to psychological, character-driven storytelling
- Has a strong visual and staging sensibility
- Is interested in developing a piece from the ground up
- Is collaborative, thoughtful, and open to shaping the production together
- Ideally has experience with intimate theater, new works, or devised elements
Scope of Collaboration
Initial focus:
- Script alignment and creative visioning
- Staged reading or workshop production
- Venue production strategy
Longer-term goal:
- Full production with scalability toward larger theater opportunities
Why This Project
Already validated through multiple festival recognitions
Strong emotional core + distinctive staging hook
Designed to be both actor-forward and visually compelling
Opportunity to shape a piece with clear growth trajectory
About Me
I’m an award-winning playwright and screenwriter with a background in executive leadership, bringing both creative and strategic rigor to my work. I’m deeply committed to building this piece thoughtfully with the right collaborators.
Next Steps
- A bit about your directing background
- Any relevant work samples or links
- What draws you to this kind of material
- I’m happy to share the full script and discuss vision further.