Kevin Michael Reed

My directing practice is focused on developing and directing new, text-based works that seek to interrogate the status quo, while provoking empathy and sparking dialogue about present day global issues. I also seek to push beyond the boundaries of traditional theatrical form by incorporating new technologies and media, where appropriate. There is an immense opportunity with the convergence of media to improve the theatregoers experience and our ability to tell today’s stories with new forms of theatrical language. As one of the few places on earth where you have the attention of a single audience for an extended period of time, we have a unique responsibility and opportunity to bring diverse stories to the stage that not only entertain, but educate, provoke and connect deeply with the here and now.

Credits

Director, X, Alistair McDowall, The Lir, National Academy of Dramatic Art, 2019
Director, The Brain, Devised by Company, The Lir, National Academy of Dramatic Art, 2019
Director, Extract ‘SHED’, Kate Webster, Scratch at the Jack, 2019
Director, Extract ‘Brake Lights’, Carguil L.G. Webley, Scratch at the Jack, 2018
Director, Version 2.0, Kashyap Raja, Leicester Square Theatre / Squire Lane Theatrical, 2018
Director, Shadows, Carguil L.G. Webley, Theatro Technis / Squire Lane Theatrical, 2017
Director, Extract ‘Shadows’, Carguil L.G. Webley, Scratch at the Jack, 2017

Asst. Director, Blood Wedding, dir. Caitriona McLaughlin, The Lir, National Academy of Dramatic Art, 2019
Asst. Director, Bodies of Water, dir. E. Carrick & M. Stone, Chocolate Factory / Corn Exchange, 2019
Asst. Director, The Big Chapel X, dir. Donal Gallagher, Kilkenny Arts Fest / Abbey Theatre / Asylum Productions, 2019


Lighting Designer

2018 B AndWhat Queer Arts Festival / Gerrard Martin Dance choreo. Gerrard Martin
2018 Addams Family Katherine Hepburn CAC / Shared Stage Productions dir. Martin Scott Marchitto
2018 Pattie Shop Diaries BiggerThanMe Prod / The Other Palace dir. Onur Orkut
2017 WHORE: A Kid’s Play Greenside Venues / Edinburgh Festival Fringe dir. Margaret Grace Hee
2017 13 & Not Pregnant Greenside Venues / Edinburgh Festival Fringe dir. Mia Capotorto Sommese
2017 Man of La Mancha Katherine Hepburn CAC / Shared Stage Productions dir. Pat Souney
2017 Dreamcatcher Theatro Technis dir Paolo Coruzzi
2017 The Little Mermaid Trumbull Youth Association dir. Brett Boles
2016 The Pirates of Penzance Katherine Hepburn CAC / Shared Stage Productions dir. Pat Souney
2016 Little Women Manhattan College Players dir. Martin Scott Marchitto
2016 Robin Hood Choate Rosemary Hall dir. Deighna DeRiu
2015 The Dining Room Manhattan College Players dir. Martin Scott Marchitto
2015 Mary Poppins Trumbull Youth Association dir. Brett Boles
2015 Company Manhattan College Players dir. Martin Scott Marchitto

Training

M.F.A., Theatre Directing, The Lir, National Academy of Dramatic Art
M.A., Creative Writing (Playwriting & Screenwriting), City, University of London
B.F.A., Photography. Minors: English & History of Art, Fashion Institute of Technology

2019 “Arts, Media and Entertainment Law.” MOOC 2019. Law Society of Ireland.
2017 “A Practical Approach To Directing.” Yale University School of Drama.
2017 “Creative Producing Workshop.” Nicholas Hennegan Associates. The Producers Club.