MEREDITH McDONOUGH
DIRECTOR
Meredith McDonough Coaching
DIRECTORS. ACTORS. PLAYWRIGHTS.
Meredith McDonough is an esteemed theater director with a rich history in developing both new plays and new musicals. As the former Associate Artistic Director at Actors Theatre of Louisville and Director of New Works at TheatreWorks in Palo Alto, she has directed numerous world premieres and collaborated with Colman Domingo, Taylor Mac, Chelsea Marcantel, Steven Dietz, kimber lee, Sam Marks, Curtis Moore and Tom Mizer, Deborah Stein, Mat Smart, Kim Rosenstock, Will Connelly and Michael Mitnick, Adam Gwon, Chris Miller and many more. Her leadership roles at The Orchard Project and the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, along with her service on the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society board, highlight her significant contributions to contemporary theater. McDonough holds a B.S. from Northwestern University and an M.F.A. from the University of California, San Diego. She is based in Brooklyn, NY.
Having mentored dozens of emerging directors in her years as Associate Artistic Director at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Meredith is uniquely poised to provide personalized insight and clarity into the field of directing. She has a bird’s eye view of opportunities both in New York and regionally, all of which she will offer to you!
This mentorship is specifically catered for directors who are looking for guidance and support navigating the professional directing terrain. Meredith will lead as together you explore internships, assistantships, graduate programs and post graduate opportunities. From narrowing which graduate programs would be best for you, to coaching and providing feedback for your interviews, pitches and written statements, to cultivating post grad opportunities, applications and interviews, to ongoing career coaching, these one-on-one mentorships are cultivated to each director’s unique desires, tailored to help you navigate the sometimes muddy waters in the early stages of your artistic career.
Includes:
Scheduled one-on-one coaching sessions with Meredith.
In-depth preparation and review sessions to assess progress and set new goals.
Unlimited email support and bi-monthly phone check-ins for continuous guidance.
Personalized career planning and strategy.
Access to exclusive resources and materials curated by Meredith.
3, 6, or year long mentorship available, with flexible payment options.
Price: Customizable based on specific needs and goals; contact for a consultation and pricing details.
Meredith is a director who loves actors, and who actors love to work with! She offers personalized coaching to help you unlock the depths of your material and refine your performance. With her background and training in both acting and directing, Meredith provides a unique perspective alongside practical applications. From getting into college to nailing that career changing audition, this is the extra boost you need! Meredith’s insight will help you:
Excel in auditions for theater, television, and film with in-depth coaching on sides.
Choose and master audition material for top-tier BFA and MFA programs.
Deepen and personalize your performance as you receive honest and constructive feedback with clear guidance.
Enjoy flexible coaching sessions via Zoom or Facetime. In person sessions are also available when time permits for an additional fee.
With her rich history in developing new plays (she helped helped run the Humana Festival for 7 seasons!), Meredith is your ideal partner for generating, advancing, or breathing new life into your script. Her dedication to new work and diverse storytelling across genres makes her an invaluable asset for playwrights at any stage. Meredith will help bring your play to the next level with:
Detailed feedback tailored to your script’s needs as you define them.
In-depth, one-on-one discussions to explore and refine your work.
Ongoing support and follow-up for continued script development.
Connections and ideas of where to submit your work.
Enjoy flexible coaching sessions via Zoom or Facetime. In person sessions are also available when time permits for an additional fee.