Miles Sternfeld is a New York City-based director, originally from Cleveland, known for reinventing classic works through bold, contemporary lenses to reveal deeper cultural truths. His productions are emotionally charged, visually striking, and unafraid to tackle complex, often unspoken questions.
A recent MFA graduate in Directing from Columbia University, where he studied under Anne Bogart, Brian Kulick, and Katie Mitchell, Miles has reimagined works like Sweeney Todd (as a true crime investigation) and Next to Normal (told through 4D audio), alongside staging The Seagull, Romeo & Juliet, and original plays. He has interned with Jamie Lloyd on the Tony-winning Broadway revival of Sunset Blvd and Lorin Latarro (Joy).
#MilesSternfeld #TheatreDirector #CreativeLeadership #BoldBeginnings #FearlessArt #InnovativeDirecting #TheatreLife #StageDirection #CreativeVision #ReimaginedClassics #ArtisticInnovation #DirectorsLife #TheatreCommunity #StorytellingOnStage #TheatreMagic #CreativeRisks #PerformanceArt #Stagecraft #ArtisticJourney #DirectingTheatre #ContemporaryTheatre #ClassicPlaysReimagined #TheatreInspiration #BehindTheScenesTheatre #ImaginationInAction
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
-Remaining calm is crucial for a director.
-Building individual relationships with cast members enhances collaboration.
-Directing is about creating a safe space for actors.
-Innovative directing techniques can transform classic works.
-Balancing personal life and directing requires mindfulness.
-Listening to your inner voice is essential for career decisions.
-Imagination fuels creativity in directing.
-Understanding historical context enriches contemporary interpretations.
-Risk-taking is vital for impactful storytelling.
-The ideas within plays transcend time and resonate with current issues.
More on Miles:
Website: https://www.milessternfeld.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milessternfeld/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miles.sternfeld
Watch Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nGagSt_3uyw
