Artistic Director · Palm Springs, California
Bringing out the best in people, versus the best people.
"Building rooms where something alive and real can emerge."
— Chaya the Creative
Selected work
Summer 2025
Independent Production · Palm Springs, CA
Featured · MFA Portfolio
2010
Florida Southern College · Senior Capstone
2023
Independent Production · Palm Springs, CA
2014
Camp Waziyatah · Maine
2025
Musical Theatre University · Palm Springs, CA
2024
San Bernardino, CA
"Good theatre is socially and emotionally regulatory."
— Chaya the Creative
About
"Actors are the colors in my paint palette. I may be the brush, but no one talks about the brush. That's how it should be."
— Chaya the Creative
Photography
"I am uninspired by perfection."
— Chaya the Creative
"The art form of saying words. And the terror of meaning them."
— Chaya the Creative
Selected CV
SPEAK — An Evening of Short Plays
Writer, Director, Producer · Independent Production · Palm Springs, CA
MFA directing portfolio centerpiece. Five original short plays exploring the gap between what is said and what is meant.
Waxing Crescent
Writer & Director · Musical Theatre University Prep Program · Palm Springs, CA
One Killer Party
Writer & Director · Independent Production · Palm Springs, CA
Original whodunnit for a cast of 23 middle school performers.
Little Red
Writer & Director · Independent Production · Palm Springs, CA
Contemporary adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood set in the NYC subway.
Wonder of the World
Director · Self-Produced Developmental Reading · Simple Studios, New York City
Oklahoma! Jr.
Director · Charlotte Players · North Port, FL
First professional directing engagement following graduation from Florida Southern College.
Teen Beach Musical
Director · Camp Cayuga
Promenade production transforming the entire camp into a theatrical environment. Leads departed by speedboat.
James and the Giant Peach
Director & Performer · Camp Waziyatah · Maine
Original live score composed and performed with musically trained campers.
Romeo and Juliet
Adapter & Director · Circle F Dude Ranch · Lake Wales, FL
40-minute adaptation for ESL campers. Choreographed all stage combat. Stepped in as Mercutio at curtain to preserve a student's dignity.
Dark Matters — Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Director, Costume Designer & Production Designer · Florida Southern College · Senior Capstone
Sold-out midnight performance. Cited by department chair as the most fully realized senior capstone in his tenure.
Words, Words, Words — David Ives
Director · Florida Southern College · Outdoor Bandshell
The Mystery at Twicknam Vicarage — David Ives
Director, Performer, Costume Designer & Props Coordinator · Pinellas County Center for the Arts · St. Petersburg, FL
Runner Up, Senior Showcase.
"Let's not tell them where the laughs are. Let's just tell the story."
— Chaya the Creative
The rooms
House Manager · Ensemble Arts Philadelphia · 2017–2022
"If I do my job right, every element of design and every performer on stage becomes a star to shine."
— Chaya the Creative
