Lisa Devine

Highlights:

• B.F.A. in Acting/Directing from Sam Houston State University
• M.F.A. in Directing with Specialization in Development of New Works from University of Oklahoma

Lisa Devine is a Social Play Director, who has dedicated her career to exploring our culture, its problems, asking the hard questions and starting conversation toward solutions. Lisa is an award-winning Off-Broadway director, who has juggled the academic and professional theater for over 25 years. As a developer of new plays, she is known for building relationships with playwrights over years. Tim Blake Nelson’s Eye of God was a 15-year journey with productions in Oklahoma, Chicago, and NYC. These productions received rave reviews, extended runs, and many awards.  Lisa is a proud Founding Member and Artistic Advisor to the off-Broadway company Theatre East in New York City. She was recognized as an Innovative Director by TCG and sat on a panel of distinguished directors at the National Conference. She was one of 20 directors worldwide invited to Spoleto, Italy to participate in La Mama International Director’s Symposium. She has directed over 100 productions in 10 states. Lisa is a proud college professor, who uses her classroom to expand her artistry as she guides her students toward finding their voices.  She has taught at prestigious programs at Rutgers, DePaul, UARTS and others. Currently, she is on faculty at University of North Texas, where she teaches Social Change, Holocaust & the Stage, History of Broadway, Play & Screenwriting, and performance courses from Directing to Voice. Teaching awards include Excellence in Teaching, Who’s Who, NISOD (State of Texas) and KC/ACTF awards. Using her theatrical skills Lisa has been an Associate Artistic Director, Vocal Coach, Script Doctor, Corporate Communication Specialist and Conflict Negotiator.   Union: SDC Associate Member.