The Drama League held a brunch in honor of the 2013
Directors Project fellows on Thursday, May 16th. The
brunch was hosted by Stewart F. Lane and
Bonnie Comley, both members of the League.
The Drama League Directors Project is the country's
leading career development program for early and
mid-career directors. Alumni of the program now
total over 270 and can be found working in all
aspects of the entertainment profession. The
Directors Project enhances young directors’ artistic
growth, broadens their knowledge, and hones their
skills by providing opportunities to work with and
learn from leading theatre artists around the
country. It provides opportunities for young
directors to present their work for the professional
community, as well as augments the network of
professionals to whom new directors can turn to for
counsel, support, and employment. The program
accelerates the process through which new directors
gain acceptance within the professional community,
bringing their unique skills and vision into the
working life of the American theatre.
The 2013 Directors Project fellows are in the city
for an intensive week-long orientation program which
includes a series of events and opportunities to
speak with theatre professionals. The orientation
culminates with the Drama League Awards Luncheon on
Friday, May 17th. The fellows in attendance at the
brunch included Elizabeth Carson, Will Detlefsen,
Alexandru Mihail, Raphael Massie, Louisa Proske,
Jamila Redd, Samantha Saltzman, Danny Sharron,
Nicole Watson, and Lian Walden. Other guests
included Bonnie Comley, Stewart F. Lane, Roger
Danforth, Pam MacKinnon, Chantal Pavageaux, and
Alyssa Renzi.