DIRECTING
As a director, my artistic vision is deeply rooted in a commitment to fostering collaborative and imaginative work that thrives on the principles of respect, consent, diversity, and a genuine love for theatre-making. My rehearsal spaces are inclusive and welcoming and strives to honor everyone’s unique perspective and set of experiences. My process-based approach encourages creativity and risk-taking when building the world of the play.
My work engages audiences through urgent storytelling that is experimental and playful while remaining rooted in the script and score. Movement and imagery ground my staging and I seek to create visually striking and emotionally resonant moments throughout the production. Ensemble work lies at the heart of my directorial philosophy. I believe in the transformative power of a unified ensemble, where each performer's contribution is essential to the collective storytelling, elevating the production and its impact on the audience. I believe in the potential of theatre to challenge, transform, and bring joy to the communities in which it is created.

CURRENT PROJECTS
For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday by Sarah Ruhl | Vokes Players | November 6 - November 21, 2026
The Wild Party by Andrew Lippa | The Treehouse Collective | February 19 - March 8, 2027
The Lady from the Sea by Henrik Ibsen | The Treehouse Collective | April 9 - April 18, 2027

PAST SHOWS
Swimm has worked on an array of classical and modern musicals and plays. Select favorites include February House and Mariette in Ecstasy at The Treehouse Collective and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder at Vokes Players, which won twelve awards including Best Musical and Best Director at the 2024-2025 EMACT/DASH Awards.
PAST PRODUCTION MEDIA
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