Jay's directorial work has been described by the press as,"theatrically inventive," "quite powerful," and "with very strong applause." Jay has been working nationally as a freelance director of plays, musicals and operas for over fifteen years and currently resides in Washington, DC. His portfolio contains a wide range of credits from new musicals to the staples of classical theatre, and he is always excited to take on the specific challenges of new works.

Jay particularly enjoys directing projects that present an opportunity to facilitate a conversation with the imagination. He believes that this conversation begins with the director and the other collaborating artists and then carries over into the relationship of the actor and the audience; creating relevant and dynamic work. Jay utilizes inspiration and ideas from all artistic sources and seeks collaboration from every discipline. The goal being to boldly transform space and people to create worlds on stage that provide unique experiences for audiences. His directorial style often includes the use of stylized movement, puppetry, ensemble creation, original music, and multi-media.

Jay's productions have been described by the media as
"keeping you on the edge of your seat"
"perfectly interpreted"
"amusingly staged" 


Jay is currently an Associate Professor of acting and directing in The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music: Division of Musical Theatre, at The Catholic University of America.

*Associate Member of SDC.

News and Upcoming Performances

Alumni come see the CUA MT class of 2017 in NYC April 4th at Theatre Row in NYC 

Spike Heels
Director: Play by Theresa Rebeck, Produced by ​Chase-Avon Productions & Howl at the Moon Productions and presented at The American Theatre of Actors in NYC.
Runs May 11th-26th

Assassins
Director: Musical by Stephen Sondheim Produced by ​and presented at
Next Stop Theatre Company
Runs: Oct 19th-Nov 12th

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Director: A rock musical with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman, and  book by AlexTimbers.  Produced by ​The Catholic University of America and presented in Ward Hall.
Runs: Feb 17th-26th, 2018

South Pacific
Director: Musical by Rogers and Hammerstein, produced by Southern Opera Theatre Company, at the Townsend Center Performing Arts Center, New Carrolton GA.
Opens July 2018