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Carrie Klewin Lawrence

Theatre Director


I direct great stories that need a stage and an audience to come alive.

Directing Portfolio

Beggar's Opera

A vibrant reimagining of the classic work.

Adventures of the Red Wolves

An imaginative and perilous journey brought to life virtually.

The Moors

A haunting interpretation of the brooding rock and roll landscape.

What I Direct

New Play Development

Premieres and collaborative development with renowned institutions and playwrights.

Ensemble-Driven Process

Movement-based storytelling, musicals, opera, and devised work.

Social Change Focus

Projects addressing social issues, partnering with organizations such as Amnesty International.

Solo Shows

One performer, one story, fully staged.

Story Direction for Leaders and Speakers

Standard professional coaching relies on generic templates and formulas designed for someone else. As a stage director, I take an active, collaborative approach: working from the inside out to clear away the noise, unearth your real-world evidence, and stage a cohesive narrative you can command effortlessly in boardrooms or on stages.

Turn your story into a show-stopping advantage by stepping into your main character and creating a narrative that lands with impact.


Work With Me

*Locally based in Southern California / Available globally for virtual private direction, executive keynotes, and leadership workshops.

Ways to Work Together

Directing Workshops

Productive Friction, Script Analysis, Personal Branding for Artists & Directors, and more

Private Direction & Executive Strategy

Tailored 1-on-1 intensives for founders, executives, and leaders navigating professional pivots or high visibility. (By application only)

Leadership Storytelling Workshops

Interactive, high-impact sessions for teams and organizations wanting to align their mission and voice.

Carrie Klewin Lawrence, Author of

Origin Story: Power of the Inciting Incident

The method behind my directing — turn your own inciting incident into your edge.

1

Revealing the Hidden Stories Within

Learn to listen for the story underneath the surface — the inciting incident, the stakes, and the choice that drives the play, the story, and the performer.

2

Communicate with Clarity

Make clear choices on structure, character, and intention — so a room, a rehearsal, and a production move forward together.

3

Clarify Goals

Celebrate what makes the story (and the production) original, and what moves the audience (and the storyteller) forward.


Have a role, a room, or a story that needs directing?

Let's talk.

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss potential collaborations or have any questions about my work.