Reginald Douglas

Reginald is thrilled to announce that he has been hired as the Associate Artistic Director of Studio Theatre in Washington, DC. He begins his tenure in January 2020.

Read the full press release here!

“As a night at the theater, “One Night In Miami” moves about in a finite space in one act with beautiful calculation, yet it packs a wallop.” – The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Read the full rave review from Gene Collier here!

“Reginald L. Douglas directs with a sly, hidden intelligence and talent knowing exactly how to shape the work without having it looked shaped at all; this is an event that just seems to be taking place for the first time right in front of you.” – The Pittsburgh Current

Check out the full rave review for One Night in Miami… here!

“Portrayals of Black male friendship are seldom this nuanced, vulnerable, and loving, so it’s fitting that Douglas calls the play a “love letter to Black men and a celebration of all our differences, perspectives, and opinions.” There is no shortage of horror and heartbreak foreshadowed in the characters’ words, but it’s the warmth captured between these friends on this night that shines through the brightest.  ” – Pittsburgh City Paper

Check out the full review for One Night in Miami… here!

Check out Recital’s great review of One Night in Miami… here!

Hear Reginald’s thoughts on his production of One Night in Miami… on the City Speaks podcast!

“It takes history and reimagines it for the present. It tackles big themes, such as black masculinity and black legacy, and has the power of re-evaluating America’s past through a very human story.” – Reginald L. Douglas on One Night in Miami…

Check out Reginald’s full interview here!

“‘Good Grief’ At Pittsburgh Playhouse Is ‘Explosively Good!’ – Pittsburgh Current

Check out this rave review for Reginald’s production of Good Grief here!

“Ultimately, this production is less about history, and more a lesson about different groups coming together to build a community and share in a common future. In today’s fractious times, we can all use that lesson. If farmers and cowboys can be friends, surely WE can be, too. Perhaps a little more listening and a whole lot more singing and dancing with our neighbors would help. This play is over 70 years old, but this production is “brand new.” – Vermont.com

Check out the rave review Reginald’s production of Oklahoma! here!

“The refreshing Weston production, directed by Reginald L. Douglas, added new spins and turns, including new choreography, but underscoring its essence rather than changing it. It was an exciting and beautiful night.” – The Rutland Herald

Check out the rave review Reginald’s production of Oklahoma! here!

“To me, this is the magical power of theater. In this sacred space, we can come together as one Weston community and reflect upon our world as it is and as we dream for it to be!” – Reginald L. Douglas

Check out the program note for Reginald’s production of Oklahoma! here!

Check out this special video interview about Oklahoma! at Weston Playhouse!

“I wanted to tell a story in 2019 that’s rooted in history” – Reginald L. Douglas in conversation with the Rutland Herald

Read the full preview article here!

“Featuring a wonderfully diverse cast of actors and musicians, our production of the classic musical re-imagines what the fabric of a community can look, sound, and feel like with vigor, ingenuity, and an abundance of joy!” – Reginald L. Douglas

Check out the official announcement of Reginald’s production of Oklahoma! here!

“The characters are so vivid and lived-in, the acting so powerful, the script so funny and lively, the play doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel in its plot. The innovation happens elsewhere.”

Praise for The Roommate in City Paper!

Check out this great review of The Roommate at City Theatre here!

“When Jen [Silverman] wrote the play, she wanted to write roles into the theatrical canon for women who she knew but wasn’t seeing onstage, and that’s a real City Theatre mantra, to put all kinds of people—real diversity of our world—onstage for our audience,” he says. “And that includes women over fifty who may or may not sell drugs.” – Reginald L. Douglas

Check out this special feature in Pittsburgh Current for The Roommate!

“Pipeline is a superbly crafted play. Place this award-winning playwright’s efficient knot of action, characterization and poetic language in the capable hands of City Theatre’s artistic team and audiences get 90 minutes of powerful theatre that is realistic and relevant.” – Pittsburgh In The Round

Check out the full rave review here!

“You’re not likely to find a script more “of the moment” than Pipeline and Morisseau can be credited for bringing the story forward in such an urgent manner. The play is 90 minutes (without intermission) and thanks to Reginald L. Douglas’s supercharged direction the show moves with a dangerous, jittering energy.” – The Pittsburgh Current

Check out the full review for Pipeline here!

Check out this great review for Pipeline from Pittsburgh City Paper!

The title of Dominique Morisseau’s play refers to the school-to-prison pipeline that can await mostly disadvantaged or minority students as a result of zero-tolerance policies. That is the framework, certainly. But the body and soul of the work is about a family and education system in crisis, as told in a riveting production directed by Reginald Douglas for City Theatre.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Check out the rave review here!

Watch Reginald discuss Pipeline on The Pittsburgh Current‘s podcast here!

Listen to Reginald on NPR discussing DOminique Morisseau’s Pipeline here!

Check out this preview article on Pipeline from here!

“Any production of Two Trains Running can succeed only if the play’s seven actors inhabit its simple uncluttered set as a fully-blended ensemble. Gloriously, the cast of this Weston production, directed by Reginald L. Douglas, prove themselves equal to the task.” – The Chester Telegraph

Read the full rave review here!

Check out this rave review for Two Trains Running from The Berkshire Bright Focus!

“More than just creating the plot, the characters’ stories define them. In the Weston production, directed by Reginald L. Douglas, the portrayals come to life in a way that is intimate and makes them easy to care about. Without ever becoming sentimental, this a love story about everyday people, their struggles and the humor of their foibles.” – The Rutland Herald

Check out the full rave review here!

“Director Reginald L. Douglas gives full weight to the comedy Wilson embedded in the play. The production bubbles with laughter as the characters steer through their troubles with humor. But Douglas is equally adept at showing sparks of romance and building somber moments, and he has helped this ensemble work beautifully together.” – Seven Days

Read the full rave review here!

“It’s actually a wonderfully funny, rich tapestry of characters. There are lots of laughs, lots of smiles we’ve been discovering, as well as the depth of emotions.”

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Praise for Berta, Berta from WYPR’s theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck! Give the program a listen here!

“Director Reginald L. Douglas has created a stunning, unforgettable evening with two of the most talented, explosive actors – Jason Bowen and Bianca Laverne Jones – you are likely to see on this or any stage.  The passion, the rage, and the heartache are laid bare in a matchless performance that will leave you speechless—and with a far deeper understanding of the challenges that face us.” – DC Metro Theatre Arts

Check out the rave review here!

“…the best theater is a conspiracy of storytelling among the playwright, the director (the very fine Reginald L. Douglas) and the actors.” – DC Theatre Scene

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“Like a good New York City supermarket that has everything its neighborhood needs, a strong play like Cori Thomas’ Citizens Market serves up multi-layered characters and their captivating personal stories. Full of laughter and life, this world premiere celebrates an ever-shifting and eclectic America that is at once diverse and reflects often painful experiences.” – Pittsburgh In The Round

Read the full rave review here!

The Pittsburgh City Paper praises Citizens Market with a great review!

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette calls Citizens Market a “moving, funny and ultimately uplifting work.” Check out the rave review here!

A glimpse into the process of creating City Theatre’s world premiere production of Citizens Market with Broadway World!

Sunset Baby was named as one of the most Memorable Moments on Connecticut’s Stages in 2017! Check out the feature here.

“Sunset Baby at TheaterWorks was an excitable family drama with highly physicalized performers spouting revolutionary rhetoric. I thought it was the most provocative drama I saw all year.”

Reginald discusses The Champion with writer Amy Evans on KUAF Arts Beat!

Reginald discusses The Champion with the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Check out the interview here!

Reginald will direct the world premiere of The Champion by Amy Evans at Theatre Squared in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Check out the announcement here.