Here’s what I’m working on…

Shimmer and Herringbone – Talking Band

I am so excited to work with Talking Band again as assistant director—this time on the third show in their ambitious and inspiring 50th anniversary season.

The Hearth’s 2024 Season

I’m excited to produce the two world premiere productions in The Hearth’s 2024 season — Nia Akilah Robinson’s Push Party, directed by Chesray Dolpha, and Kallan Dana’s RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR, directed by Sarah Blush. Learn more about them here.

The Following Evening – 600 HIGHWAYMEN and Talking Band

I’m honored to have worked with 600 Highwaymen on their latest piece, commissioned by Talking Band, about artistic legacy and intergenerational collaboration. We had a sold-out run at PAC NYC in February 2024.

A little bit about me…

I’m a New York-based director, producer, and playwright. In my work, I seek to capture the weird and the whimsical, the humor and the pathos of ordinary life. Deeply influenced by my working class immigrant roots, my work examines and interrogates the many embodiments and illusions of the American Dream.

I’ve worked with large theater institutions, smaller ensembles, and freelance artists, including 600 HIGHWAYMEN, Atlantic Theater Company, Clubbed Thumb, Moxie Arts, New Georges, Talking Band, The 24 Hour Plays, The Associates Theater Ensemble, The Hearth, and Williamstown Theatre Festival.

I’m very proud to have received a New York State Assembly Citation for my contributions to social justice activism in the arts.

I invite you to read more and engage with my work across the site, and please don’t hesitate to reach out here. I’m always looking to connect with other artists, theater lovers, and potential collaborators.

With gratitude,

Olivia

Right now, I’m inspired by…

  • The slight but persistent itchiness I felt while getting back on Instagram after seven years
  • The fact that I want to spell Instagram “Instragream” every time I write it (EVERY TIME)
  • The promise of summer