The 2026 Directors Project

Fellowship, Residency, Assistantship, and Exchange Recipients
Every season, The Drama League selects exceptional directors to participate in The Directors Project. This suite of Fellowships, Residencies, Assistantships and Exchange Opportunities offers creative opportunities, financial stability, career advancement, and lifelong resources. The cohort of directors joins over 500 Directors Project Alumni who are thriving in Broadway, Hollywood, and across the creative industries.

FELLOWSHIPS

Tatiana Baccari

Stage Directing Fellowship

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Emilia Lirman

Stage Directing Fellowship

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Bronwen Carson

FutureNow Directing Fellowship

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Liz Fisher

FutureNow Directing Fellowship

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Rebecca Wear

Rose Directing Fellowship

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Felicia Lobo

Special Projects Fellowship

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Liz Carlson

TV/Film Directing Fellowship

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Melissa Crespo

TV/Film Directing Fellowship

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RESIDENCIES

Adrian Alea

(Re)Engage Director In Residence

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Alex Keegan

Beatrice Terry Director In Residence

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Rory Pelsue

(Re)Envision Director In Residence

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Steven Sapp

Next Stage Director In Residence

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ASSISTANTSHIPS

Juliana Morales Carreño

Irene Gandy Directing Assistantship

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Pria Dahiya

Irene Gandy Directing Assistantship

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Charlique C. Rolle

Irene Gandy Directing Assistantship

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INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE

Irvin Mason, Jr.

IDE Directors Delegation: Poland

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Aileen Wen McGroddy

IDE Directors Delegation: Poland

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Caitlin Sullivan

IDE Directors Delegation: Poland

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FUTURENOW PLAYWRIGHTS

Jenny Connell Davis

FutureNow Playwright

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Sarah Saltwick

FutureNow Playwright

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