Sheila’s directing style is dynamic, physical, music driven, and ensemble based.
Her bold approach complements heightened language plays, and she excels at creating seamless, story driven transitions that work effortlessly with fast paced narratives and contemporary shows. Sheila enjoys brainstorming with design teams, stage management and production crews and sees directing as part of a larger collaborative process.
Recent PROJECTS:
Julius Caesar
Adapted for the American Academy of Dramatic Arts Company, this live theatrical production was filmed and broadcast in November 2020.
Hamlet 90
A streamlined, action driven adaptation of the original masterpiece, accompanied by an electric guitar and featuring a multinational, multiracial ensemble of eight.
I Found that the Sun Will Rise Tomorrow
Written and performed by Anna Snapp. Featured at the United Solo Theatre Festival October 20th & 26th, 2019. Studio Theatre at Theatre Row, New York City.
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Written and performed by Ariel Estrada. Workshop Performance in June 2019. The Tank, New York City.
rise/fall
Written and directed by Sheila, rise/fall is a dystopian art rock fantasy combining movement, music, text and media.
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Selected credits:
Haven by the International Performance Ensemble of Pace University / March 2021 (a digital production)
Polaroid Stories by Naomi Iizkua / American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare / American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Puddlejump by Tanya Krohn / The Brick Theater/Hell Festival
DRESS by Stacey Cervellino / West End Theater/AOT Festival
The Territory Part 2 by Tanya Krohn / 78th Street Theater Lab
