Peter Charney (he/him) is a generative director for stage and screen. His work explores the messy complexity of human existence, ignites the imagination, and activates the collective encounter with a story.

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Peter is the co-creator and original director of A Eulogy for Roman, which premiered to critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe and later had a sold-out run at 59E59 Theaters (2024 Drama Desk Nomination). He previously served as the director of the award-winning 54 Below cabaret series, The Best of Broadway Puppetry. Peter's additional stage directing credits include an actor-musician interpretation of Spring Awakening (The Space at Irondale), a touring adaptation of Seussical (Hofstra University), and the original musical Bright and Brave (Dixon Place), for which he also composed the score. Peter has had the privilege of assisting renowned stage directors such as Lisa Peterson, Oliver Butler, West Hyler, Whitney White, and Will Pomerantz.

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Peter recently premiered his latest short film, This Means Goodnight, at Regal Union Square as part of Dances With Films. As a film journalist, he has covered major events such as the New York Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival. Peter also plays a key role on live television broadcasts, assisting directors on productions such as The Tony Awards, The Oscars, SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the first-ever live telecast of a Broadway play: Good Night, and Good Luck on CNN.

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Peter holds a BFA in Theatre Directing from Hofstra University and is an alum of the 24 Hour Plays: Nationals, the Drama League Internship Program, and the Yale Summer Directing Intensive. He is an associate member of SDC and a proud board member of the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation.