Carrie Klewin directs theatrical productions conceived by an ensemble driven process. Along with musicals and opera, Carrie specializes in movement-based storytelling, and devised work developed from improvisation, creating performances in the traditions of dance theatre and commedia dell’arte.
A penchant for new play development has led Carrie to directing the premiers of many new works. Although she demonstrates a flair for contemporary work, she often focuses on re-imagining classics, such as those by Carlo Gozzi, Shakespeare, and Tennessee Williams.
Social consciousness frequently dominates project selection, leading to relationships with Catherine Filloux, Erik Ehn, Roberta Levitow, Theatre Without Borders, Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company, and the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. Carrie also founded The Global Theatre Network, a social networking site for theatre artists dedicated to social change worldwide.
Carrie is an Artistic Associate with 3rd Space Theatre Collective, and has worked with The Sundance Institute, Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Woolly Mammoth, and The Kennedy Center, among others. She is the Region VIII Student Directing Program Coordinator for the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival, a former Helen Hayes Judge, an alumna of Director’s Lab West, and a member of SDC.
