DIRECTION & CHOREOGRAPHY
DIRECTION & CHOREOGRAPHY
As a director, I thrive on collaboration and bringing out the best in my cast and crew. I approach every production with a clear artistic vision, ensuring that every moment on stage is purposeful and impactful. From high-energy musicals to intimate dramas, I love crafting performances that resonate with audiences and performers alike.
Movement is a fundamental aspect of storytelling, and as a choreographer, I strive to create movement that enhances character, emotion, and narrative. Whether staging large ensemble dance numbers or crafting subtle character-driven moments, I approach choreography with a focus on clarity, musicality, and expressive storytelling.
DIRECTING SHOWCASE
WEISER LITTLE THEATER
Music and Book by JAMES VALCQ
Lyrics and Book by FRED ALLEY
Based on film by LEE DAVID ZLOTOFF
Directed by STERLING BLACKWELL
Choreography by STERLING BLACKWELL
Music Direction by STERLING BLACKWELL
Lighting Design by STERLING BLACKWELL
Costume Design by STERLING BLACKWELL
FEBRUARY 2016
Alternate production photos are shown below.
ADDITIONAL DIRECTING WORK
JOSEPH... TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
WIZARD OF OZ
INTO THE WOODS
WIZARD OF OZ
ALL SHOOK UP
Re.Theater – Fruitland, ID (2017–Present)
Mary Poppins Jr., Seussical Jr., Wizard of Oz Jr., Disney’s Newsies, Moana Jr., Bright Star, The Pirates of Penzance, All Shook Up, The Little Mermaid, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Frozen Jr., Into the Woods Jr., Joseph A.T.D.C., Beauty and the Beast, Footloose
Meridian CUE – Meridian, ID (2013–Present)
Joseph A.T.D.C., Shrek Jr., Little Mermaid Jr., Cinderella G2K, Peter Pan Jr., Sleeping Beauty Kids, Hairy Tale Rock, Alice in Wonderland, Finding Nemo Jr.
Weiser Little Theater – Weiser, ID (2016–2022)
Spitfire Grill, My Three Angels, Crazy Ladies, Nunsense, Silent Sky
Four Rivers Community Theater – Ontario, OR (2017–Present)
Footloose, Elf Jr., Aristocats Kids, Peter Pan Jr., Jungle Book Kids
Starlight Mountain Theater – Garden Valley, ID (2008, 2018)
Let’s Murder Marsha, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Centennial High School – Boise, ID (2009–2016)
Footloose, Big Fish, Crazy for You, Seussical Jr., Mary Poppins, Beauty & the Beast Jr., Guys & Dolls Jr., Legally Blonde, Little Mermaid Jr.
Idaho Arts Charter School – Nampa, ID (2012–2013)
Flaming Idiots, Twelfth Night, Gifts of the Magi, Little Shop of Horrors
4th Wall Players – Edinburgh, Scotland (2012, 2016)
Yellow Boat, In a Room Somewhere
Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theater – Boise, ID (2011)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee