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MISTI B. WILLS is an award winning theatre director and educator working regionally and in New York City. Select directing credits include; Off-Broadway: Brilliant (Theatre Row), My Real Mother (New York Musical Festival, Outstanding Lead Performance Award), Tempest at La MaMa Etc. (Assistant Director) Regional: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Greenville Theatre, SC), Sister Act (5 Star Theatricals, Ovation Recommended, Best Director Award for 5 Star Theatricals Subscriber Awards, L.A. Scenie Award Best Director for Larger Musical), Hunchback of Notre Dame (5 Star Theatricals, L.A. Scenie Award Best Director of Larger Musical), My Fair Lady (Forestburgh Playhouse). Misti has assistant directed Karin Coonrod, Gabriel Barre and Scott Schwartz. Misti holds a Master of Arts degree in Theater Education from Emerson College and is a certified K-12 performing arts teacher. She has trained with Anne Bogart, Michael Mayer, David Mamet and Kristin Linklater. She has been on the acting faculties of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the New York Film Academy and Long Island University in Brooklyn. Misti is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

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Chuck Cooper, Cady Huffman, and More to Appear at TRUSPEAK: HEAR OUR VOICES! Virtual Benefit Gala in June

Theatre Resources Unlimited (TRU) has announced the star-studded cast of  TRUSPEAK… HEAR OUR VOICES!, an evening to raise awareness of current social issues, as well as awareness of the work TRU has been doing for the theater community for over 30 years.
Theater Resources Unlimited Will Host TRU Community Gather Via Zoom, Still Thinking In Virtual: Translating Plays Into Film

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now into its third year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 150 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Present 'A Path To Off-Broadway: A Conversation With Writer Christin Eve Cato'

Theater Resources Unlimited will present A Path to Off-Broadway: A Conversation with Christin Eve Cato on May 12.
Theater Resources Unlimited Presents TRUSPEAK ... HEAR OUR VOICES! Gala, June 4

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces TRUSPEAK... HEAR OUR VOICES!, an evening to raise awareness of current social issues, as well as awareness of the work TRU has been doing for the theater community for 30 years.
Performance Added For The Sold-out BRILLIANT at Theatre Row

Sarah, a devoted wife and mother, tries desperately to support her atypical son until his disruptive behaviors become too difficult to manage and she is compelled to make a decision that will affect his future and their relationship.
BRILLIANT A New Musical to Have World Premiere in September

Dani B Productions has announced the world premiere production of Dani Tapper's BRILLIANT, The Musical, musical directed by Casey Reed (Miss Saigon, Broadway revival) and directed by Misti Wills. BRILLIANT will play four performances only at Off-Broadway's Theatre Row (410 West 42nd St. NY).
Lineup Announced For WET INK SERIES Launching November 9

Theatre East, a New York City based off-Broadway theatre company, in partnership with the Division of Theatre and the Meadows School at Southern Methodist University, will be launching the WET INK SERIES on Monday.
Lineup Announced For WET INK SERIES

Theatre East, a New York City based off-Broadway theatre company, in partnership with the Division of Theatre and the Meadows School at Southern Methodist University, will be launching the WET INK SERIES on Monday. The series of readings will include 7 new short plays by SMU students with mixed casts of students and professional actors.
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: July 18-19- with Laura Benanti, Megan Mullally & More!

Today (July 18-19) in live streaming: Rizzos reunite, #SunshineSongs continues, and so much more!
Theatre East's 5x5 Drama Series Begins Online Tonight

Beginning tonight, Theatre East's 5x5 drama series pivots to online streaming for their 2020 season through Sunday, July 19, 2020. Since 2016, the annual 5x5 series has presented 5 short plays, in 5 boroughs in 5 days, with 5 cast members.
5X5 Drama Series 2020 - Playwrights And Directors Announced

Theatre East announces the five plays to be presented remotely for the 2020 5X5 Drama Series: THE DEAD CAN ZOOM by Dan O'Neil directed by Judson Jones, BYE CHARLIE, BYE LANE by Stephanie Fagan directed by Shaun Bennet Fauntleroy, KARULA'S DREAM SHOW LIVE by Julia Rae Maldonado directed by Bianca Puorto, TOGETHER by Shaun Bennet Fauntleroy directed by Benard Cummings and DIRECTOR DASH by Lori Fischer directed by Misti Wills. For more information visit www.theatreeast.org.
STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Sister Company's Kris Lundberg Talks Crowdfunding on WNYE 91.5 FM Radio

Shakespeare's Sister Company artistic director, Kris Lundberg, spoke with Anthoula Katsimatides on Anthoula's radio program 'Color Your Life' on Thursday, September 5th on WNYE 91.5 FM about SSC's five year anniversary production of 'Romeo & Juliet', which speaks to today's economic climate and furthering women's rights. William Shakespeare's epic tragedy will be set in the roaring 1920's of Chicago when gang rivalries arose over power struggles within the underworld culture. Check out the interview below!
Shakespeare's Sister Company Set for WNYE 91.5 FM Radio, 9/5

Shakespeare's Sister Company artistic director, Kris Lundberg, speaks with Anthoula Katsimatides on Anthoula's radio program 'Color Your Life' premiering Thursday, September 5th at 7pm EST on WNYE 91.5 FM about SSC's five year anniversary production of 'Romeo & Juliet', which speaks to today's economic climate and furthering women's rights. William Shakespeare's epic tragedy will be set in the roaring 1920's of Chicago when gang rivalries arose over power struggles within the underworld culture.
Emerging Women Playwright Summer Series Continues With MUSE, 8/13

Emerging Women Playwright Summer Series will present emerging playwright, Kris Lundberg's, new full-length play, 'Muse'. Written by Shakespeare's Sister Company Founder and Artistic Director, Kris Lundberg. Directed by Misti Wills. Featuring Jason Emanuel, Aaron Simms, Steve Mazzoccone, Erin Layton, Kris Lundberg, Jenny Grenada, Shelley Ray, Aina Rapoza and Grace Ecton.
Emerging Women Playwright Summer Series Continues With MUSE, 8/13

We will present emerging playwright, Kris Lundberg's, new full-length play, 'Muse.' Written by Shakespeare's Sister Company Founder and Artistic Director, Kris Lundberg. Directed by Misti Wills. Featuring Jason Emanuel, Aaron Simms, Steve Mazzoccone, Erin Layton, Kris Lundberg, Jenny Grenada, Shelley Ray, Aina Rapoza and Grace Ecton.
TV: Fidelity FutureStage Teaching Artist Misti Wills On Students Journey

Fidelity FutureStage Teaching Artist Misti Wills shares her creative and emotional journey working with the students and being part of the program.

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