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Photo by Jake White

A list of things I enjoy:

  • evenings about connection and community

  • heightened theatricality OR hyper-naturalism

  • ensemble-driven storytelling and actor-musicianship

  • cinematic theatre / theatrical cinema 

  • coming-of-age magical realism 

  • philosophical science fiction 

  • mumblecore hangouts

  • dream sequences

  • childlike wonder, whimsy, and hand-crafted worlds

  • intentional resourcefulness under the guise of limitation

  • the vitality of the imagination

  • nostalgia, the power and ramifications of

  • bittersweet melancholia, lyrical loneliness, and ennui

  • unapologetic earnestness in the face of cynicism

  • climactic pathos, emotional catharsis, and “aha” moments

  • intense intimacy inside an epic story

  • ending at the peak of the climax, a perfectly-timed blackout

  • moments that feel like a magic trick

  • showing how we did the magic trick

  • formal or structural experimentation 

  • a well-defined theatrical language 

  • the event of it all...

Peter Charney (he/him) is a generative director for the stage and screen. His work seeks to explore the unknowns of existence, ignite the human imagination, and honor the collective experience of storytelling.

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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 is a resident director for SERIALS at The Tank and serves as the show director of the recurring 54 Below series The Best of Broadway Puppetry. Peter's additional stage directing credits include the original musical Bright and Brave (Dixon Place), an actor-musician interpretation of Spring Awakening (The Space at Irondale), and a collegiate touring reimagining of Seussical (Hofstra University). Peter has also had the privilege of assisting renowned 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 in live television broadcasts, assisting directors on productions including The Tony Awards, The Oscars, SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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

Currently Playing: 

A Eulogy For Roman - Original Co-Creator / Creative Consultant

Up Soon: 

​brooklynONE Pop-Up at Industry City - Director

CT Short Play Fest - Festival Programmer & Director

The Best of Broadway Puppetry Halloween Spectacular - Show Director

Photo by Evan Margolis

 ©2025 by Peter Charney

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