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Upcoming Directing Projects:

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ROMEO AND JULIET (Director)

by William Shakespeare

June 26 - July 31, 2026
Illinois Shakespeare Festival

Two “star-crossed lovers” in Verona put everything on the line to be together. Their colorful romance defies conformity and reignites an ancient family feud in Shakespeare’s thrilling and iconic tragedy. 

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GREAT WHITE THRONE (Director)

A dark comedy by Cara Johnston

October 18 - November 8, 2026
Renaissance Theaterworks

A darkly comic examination of power and inheritance, following a pastor’s wife as she collides with the limits, expectations, and hypocrisies of public ministry. In her darkest hour, she comes face to face with the last person she wants to see, igniting a reckoning with faith, influence, and the cost of living a life on display. 

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SOMEWHERE (Director)

A play with dance by Matthew López

April 13 - May 9, 2027
Milwaukee Repertory Theater

A tender and riveting portrait of a tight-knit Puerto Rican family in 1959 New York City. Set against the excitement and energy of Broadway’s West Side Story, the Candelaria siblings chase their dreams of dancing on stage, buoyed by their mother’s love and infectious enthusiasm. When their building is slated for demolition to make way for Lincoln Center, the family must navigate heartbreak, hope, and the unshakable bonds that hold them together. Bursting with music, dance, humor, and heart, this joyous, moving story is a celebration of family, resilience, and the American Dream.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Associate Director)

Directed and Adapted by Mark Clements

December 2 - December 24, 2026
Milwaukee Repertory Theater

One night. Three spirits. A chance at redemption. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey that reminds us all of the power of generosity, connection and hope. Featuring Matt Daniels as Scrooge, Milwaukee Rep’s A Christmas Carol sparkles with festive music, breathtaking visuals, dazzling stagecraft, and heart—bringing joy, wonder and the true spirit of the season to audiences of all ages.

©2020 by Maria Amenabar Farias

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