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A B O U T

Cara Reichel is director and writer specializing in the creation of new musical theater, bringing shows successfully from initial concept through first production and beyond.  

Strengths include:

   ●  excellent dramaturgical sense, experienced in collaborating with writers throughout the development process
  ●  strong visual sensibility, with innovative musical staging and stage pictures
  ●  comfortable working with large ensembles of performers, of all ages

   ●  striking conceptual collaborations with designers to bring to life compelling theatrical worlds 
  ●  versatility to work in a variety of styles:  both broad musical comedy and intimate, emotionally grounded pieces
  ●  attention to transitions which maintain energy, pacing, and flow of a production
  ●  extremely efficient with tight rehearsal schedules

 

Through her work with Prospect Theater Company she also supports the work of fellow artists, identifying and producing promising new projects by both emerging and established writers.

Death for Five Voices
2013

photo by
Richard Termine

 

Evergreen
2010

photo by
Gerry Goodstein

 

I Married Wyatt Earp
2011

photo by
Gerry Goodstein

 

Honor
2008

photo by
Richard Termine

 

Golden Boy
of the Blue Ridge

2009

photo by
Gerry Goodstein

 

Illyria
2008

photo by
Richard Termine

 

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