Marlee is a director, theatre artist, and devisor whose collaborative work centers inclusivity and a strong visual aesthetic. Her work blends dramaturgy, projection, and the fusion of sight and sound to create innovative, accessible theatre.
As the child of a deaf adult, Marlee developed a deep understanding of visual communication. Whether interpreting for her father or performing on stage, she has always identified as a storyteller. Her grasp of how the body conveys thought and intention shapes her directing style, emphasizing clear moment-to-moment work and visually arresting stage pictures. She approaches each production with dramaturgical research, concept imagery, and historical context to articulate why the story matters now.
Marlee has worked as a director, dramaturg, artistic associate, producer, and educator. Her credits include work with Roundabout Theatre Company, Underground Skills Exchange, Adelphi University, Westport Country Playhouse, Chautauqua Theatre Company, New York Deaf Theatre, Lark Play Development Center, and Powerhouse New York Stage and Film. She earned her B.F.A. from Adelphi University.
Photo: Jon Taylor Photography
Image Description: Marlee, a cis gender white woman with long brown hair looks into the camera, smiling. She is wearing a dark purple shirt with a black blazer, black slacks and pearl stud earrings. She is holding her right hand in her left hand, wearing a ring and light mauve nail polish. She is sitting on a dark brown arm chair with her right elbow leaning in the arm of the chair.