Leah Gelpe

Leah Gelpe is a talented director and producer with a passion for creating innovative and thought-provoking theater. Born and raised in New York City, Gelpe attended Brown University, where she studied theater and directing. After graduating, she moved back to New York and began working in the theater industry.

Gelpe has worked on a variety of productions both on and off Broadway. One of her earliest credits was serving as the assistant director for the Broadway production of "The Pillowman" in 2005. She went on to work on several other Broadway productions, including "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "The Lieutenant of Inishmore," and "The Coast of Utopia."
In addition to her work on Broadway, Gelpe has also directed and produced numerous off-Broadway productions. She has worked with some of the city's most prestigious theater companies, including the Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, and the Atlantic Theater Company. Some of her notable off-Broadway credits include "The November Men," "The Great Immensity," and "The Oldest Boy."
Gelpe is known for her ability to bring fresh and innovative ideas to her productions. She often collaborates with playwrights and actors to create work that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. In an interview with BroadwayWorld, Gelpe explained her approach to directing: "I try to create a space where everyone involved feels like they have a voice and can contribute to the work. I think that's when you get the most exciting and unexpected results."
Gelpe's work has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. In 2014, she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her direction of "The Great Immensity." She was also the recipient of the Princess Grace Award for Theater Directing in 2011.
In addition to her work in the theater, Gelpe has also directed several short films and music videos. Her short film "The Last Ten" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. She has also directed music videos for artists such as St. Vincent and The National.
Most recently, Gelpe directed the off-Broadway production of "Light Shining in Buckinghamshire" at New York Theatre Workshop.