Communication is where a film lives and dies. It is essential for efficacy, for performance, and ultimately for translating a director’s vision to the screen. To me communication is less about the art of talking than it is about the art of listening. I hired an all-female crew on Band Aid, which was deliberate on...
“We Are Living through a Divisive Time”: Director Barbara Kopple
Obviously we are living through a very divisive time, and transgender issues are among the most controversial of what people call “the culture wars.” That was something I was aware of while making this movie, and its something we are aware of as we release it. That said, every film I make involves going as...
“Basically What You’re Asking for Is Faith”: Director Michelle Morgan
For me, the greatest communication challenge that I encountered while working on my film happened during the prep phase, where I was still scrambling to raise funds and cast my leads. This was my first feature and a lot of people just weren’t sure of me yet. And short of surgically implanting someone into my...
The Drama League Reveals Recipients of 2016 Directors Project Fellowships
Drew is a recipient of the Hangar Directing Fellowship through the Drama League Directors Project Full Article: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Drama-League-Reveals-Recipients-of-2016-Directors-Project-Fellowships-20160425
THE CHOSEN @ Coachella Valley Repertory
In just a few days, I will be travelling to Palm Springs to learn the role of YOUNG REUVEN in Coachella Valley Rep’s upcoming season opener, The Chosen adapted by Aaron Posner from the novel by Chaim Potok. My passion within my Jewish-American roots has given me all sorts of exciting energy for this play, and I...
Drew DIRECTS unMasqued’s ‘MUCH ADO’
After a summer of hard work, Drew has just completed his work as the director of unMasqued’s inaugural Bluegrass/Folk staging of Shakespeare’s ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING” which played at the Pieter Performance Space in Downtown LA, July-August.
“Once is Enough” premieres Nov. 21, 2013
Drew recently appeared in the feature film “Once is Enough” directed by Paul Csige, released Nov. 21st at the Venetian Cinemas in Dallas, TX. The film will begin to tackle the festival circuit in the upcoming months.
1st Leg of Tour: Complete
Drew has recently wrapped up the first half of his national tour with National Players, America’s longest running classical touring company, now in their 65th season. The tour reconvenes in the middle of January and will be playing across the nation– New Orleans, Texas, South Dakota, Minnesota, and many more. For information on the shows or...
National Player’s ‘THE COMEDY OF ERRORS’ opens!
Drew will be playing Antipholus of Ephesus in National Player’s upcoming production of ‘The Comedy of Errors’ opening tonight, July 18th at the Olney Theatre Center! The show is one of three that will be toured across the United States between September 2013 and May 2014.
OCU’s NY Showcase @ Alvin Ailey
Drew will be performing in Oklahoma City University’s NY Showcase on Tuesday, May 14th at 2:00 and 6:00 PM. For more information visit: www.okcu.edu/nyshowcase