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BIO

Most recent credits include: The Rose Tattoo (Broadway, 2019), Choir Boy (Broadway, 2019) and Lobby Hero (Broadway, 2018). He previously directed Adam Bock's The Drunken City and Sarah Schulman's Manic Flight Reaction at Playwrights Horizons. Other New York credits include Adam Bock's Swimming in the Shallows, Leslye Headland's Bachelorette and Terrence McNally's Some Men (Second Stage); Lloyd Suh's American Hwangap, Robert Farquhar's Bad Jazz, Roland Schimmelpfennig's Arabian Night and Brooke Berman's Smashing (The Play Company); Gina Gionfriddo's US Drag (stageFARM); Bert V. Royal's Dog Sees God (The Century Center); Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Dark Matters (Rattlestick Theater); Jonathan Tolin's The Last Sunday in June (Century Center and Rattlestick Theater); Glen Berger's The Wooden Breeks (MCC Theater); Paul Weitz's Roulette (EST); Rinne Groff's Of a White Christmas (Clubbed Thumb); Gary Sunshine's Sweetness and Brooke Berman's Sam and Lucy (both at Summer Play Festival '04) and The Wau Wau Sisters (Ars Nova). Regional credits include the World Premiere of Lloyd Suh's American Hwangap (Magic Theatre), Six Degrees of Separation (Old Globe) the World Premiere of Richard Greenberg's The Injured Party at South Coast Rep, Keith Huff's A Steady Rain and The Petersons Project (both at New York Stage and Film), Lauren Weedman's Rash (The Empty Space, Seattle), John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation (The Old Globe, San Diego). Training: Yale School of Drama. He's currently in rehearsal for the upcoming Edgewise, a co-production with The Play Company and PS 73.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Co-Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2019] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2018]
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[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2017]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2003]
Associate Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Assistant Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Trip Cullman, A Small Fire

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News


WE HAD A WORLD Extends for Two Weeks at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

The world premiere of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman has extended for the second time at Manhattan Theatre Club. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: WE HAD A WORLD Starring Joanna Gleason and Andrew Barth Feldman
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

The world premiere production of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman, opens tonight. Read the reviews!
Video: Watch Andrew Barth Feldman & Joanna Gleason in WE HAD A WORLD
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2025

Watch a first look at Off-Broadway's We Had A World, starring Joanna Gleason, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Jeanine Serralles. See the new video, offering a look inside the new production, now running through April 27.
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
WE HAD A WORLD Performance Halted After Actor Falls Ill
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

A recent performance of Manhattan Theatre Club's We Had A World, currently running Off-Broadway at NY City Center Stage II, was halted after performer Jeanine Serralles fell ill during the show.
Photos: Andrew Barth Feldman and Joanna Gleason in WE HAD A WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world premiere of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon, starring Andrew Barth Feldman and Joanna Gleason. See photos of the production here!
Listen: Classic Stage Company’s I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Cast Recording Out Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

The new cast recording of Classic Stage Company’s Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning revival of I Can Get It For You Wholesale is available now! Learn how to stream or download the album here!
WE HAD A WORLD Starring Andrew Barth Feldman, Joanna Gleason and Jeanine Serralles Extends
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

The world premiere production of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman, has extended for an additional two weeks at NY City Center Stage II. Learn more!
Videos You Missed This Week: DEAD OUTLAW, PURPOSE and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 14, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 14, 2025 with videos from Dead Outlaw, Redwood, and more!
Video: In Rehearsals for WE HAD A WORLD with Andrew Barth Feldman, Joanna Gleason and Jeanine Serralles
by Joey Mervis - Feb 8, 2025

Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere production of Joshua Harmon's We Had A World at Manhattan Theatre Club, directed by Trip Cullman. Watch in this video as Andrew Barth Feldman, Joanna Gleason and Jeanine Serralles to chat about what the new play is all about.
Photos: WE HAD A WORLD's Gleason, Feldman & Serralles Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 4, 2025

The world premiere production of We Had A World at Manhattan Theatre Club will begin performances this month. See photos of the cast meeting the press! 
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 2, 2025

Broadway says goodbye to two limited run productions. Left on Tenth takes its final bow at the James Earl Jones Theatre following 29 previews and 118 regular performances; and Cult of Love will conclude its limited run at the Hayes Theatre following 24 previews and 59 regular performances.
CULT OF LOVE Screen Adaptation In the Works From Playwright Leslye Headland
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

Playwright Leslye Headland makes her Broadway debut this season with Cult of Love, directed by Trip Cullman and presented by Second Stage The playwright has revealed that the work is headed for a big screen adaptation.
Video: Shailene Woodley Likes to Know Who is in the CULT OF LOVE Audience
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025

On a visit to The Tonight Show, Shailene Woodley talked about making her Broadway debut in Cult of Love, why she enjoys knowing which celebrities are in the audience, and more. Watch the interview now!
Video: Zachary Quinto Talks Playing the Banjo in CULT OF LOVE
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2025

On Monday, Zachary Quinto joined Live with Kelly and Mark to talk about the new Broadway play Cult of Love. During the interview, he talks about the show running during the holiday season, playing the banjo onstage, and more.
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
Iain Armitage Visits BIG LITTLE LIES Mom Shailene Woodley at CULT OF LOVE
by Michael Major - Jan 2, 2025

It was a Big Little Lies reunion at Cult of Love over the weekend as Young Sheldon star Iain Armitage saw Shailene Woodley in Cult of Love. Check out the backstage photo now and Iain's backstage story!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Creative Cauldron Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: Zachary Quinto Discusses Family Dynamics in CULT OF LOVE on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024

On Friday morning, Zachary Quinto joined TODAY to talk about the new Broadway play Cult of Love, which follows a family as they come home for the holiday. Watch the interview now!

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and Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Small Fire.

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