PATRICK CAMPBELL

About

Patrick is a NY based theatre director, educator, and all-around theatre practitioner. He prides himself on being a director who leads with empathy while attempting to make sense of the world through a playful, intentional, and sometimes queer lens. He specializes in creating stylized, immersive worlds rooted in a blend of reality and creativity. Influenced by his background in education, Patrick believes in leading with empathy and allowing both performers and designers to explore the material through play.

With experience both on and off the stage, as an artist and as an administrator, Patrick prides himself on emphasizing the importance of positive collaboration in creation.

Upcoming Projects

Beautiful:The Carole King Musical

About: Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with TapestryBeautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime. Beautiful is the inspiring tale about a girl who became King with a stirring book by the late Oscar and Tony-nominated Douglas McGrath and the music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. 

CM Performing Arts Center, NY

September 27th - October 18th

Recent Projects

Panzi: Queen of the Pines!

About: This summer, the CM Performing Arts Center teamed up with The Arts Project of Cherry Grove for their Rainbow Connection: Arts in Education Program. In honor of the 50th annual invasion of the pines, participants had the unique opportunity to devise an original jukebox musical to commemorate Panzi, a trailblazing drag queen involved in the very first invasion.

Cherry Grove Arts Project, NY

July 5th / July 6th

All That Matters by Michael Livoti

About: The patriarch of the Cardello family has died, and his widow wants to have their children come together to honor his memory. While the family tries hard to have a nice dinner together, many old wounds, disdain for each other, and a long-held family secret, causes a deeper rift in the already estranged family.

CM Performing Arts Center, NY

July 11th - July 13th