BLOOD TIES: a musical thriller
director
by Johnson & Johnston
Shaped the piece’s creative arc — working closely with the writers to refine tone, narrative clarity, and the overall emotional rhythm of the show.
Built a strong visual and staging vocabulary that supported the thriller element—clean, precise, and cinematic without losing the scrappy, character-driven energy.
Led workshops and rehearsals with an upbeat, decisive style, creating a room where actors felt supported, moved quickly, and understood the internal pacing of the world.
Guided the transition from early concept to actionable production steps, bridging creative ideas with technical needs for staging, lighting, and movement.
Served as a collaborative partner to the writers and producers, offering dramaturgical insights, structural refinements, and clear communication that kept the project advancing across multiple development phases.
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