DUSTIN
WILLS
"THE
MOTHS" and “OPHELIA” Director/Author
Dustin hails from Austin,
Texas, a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with degrees
in Theatre and Dance and English Literature, both Magna Cum Laude. While
at the University he created an ensemble based theatre collective called
Spotlight Music Theatre Ensemble (Voted Best Artistic Organization 2003
and 2005). Also, while at school he studied Shakespearean text at Brasenose
College at Oxford University and also Italian language at the Centro
Studi Americano. Of the seven plays he has directed, six were conceived
from the ground up and included a blend of new music, fresh choreography,
and text devised by the actors. His latest experiment, Cymbeline, or
what i will, used text from all 36 of Shakespeare’s plays molded
into the narrative of Shakespeare’s late play Cymbeline. (Nominated
for seven Austin Critic’s Table Awards including a win for Best
Director). Other new work includes Hylas and the Nymphs (Austin Chronicle
pick “Best 10 shows of 2005”), Ophelia (George H. Mitchell
Award for outstanding scholarship in theatre), The Late Night Radio
Show, The Art of War, and Women We Hate (Oscar G. Brockett Award, Best
Ensemble and Best Production). Dustin has been commended for his ambitious
subject matter, freshness of text and productions wrife with dream-like
images. Dustin has also worked with New Jersey Shakespeare Festival
director Paul Mullens, collaborated with New York Performance Group
The Universe’s Jamal Chasten on a world preimere, and studied
under The Cleveland Playhouse Artistic Director Michael Bloom. He is
also a writer, actor, choreographer and singer and frequently blends
these artistic mediums into any production.
QUOTES:
On "Cymbeline, or What I Will"
“Dustin Wills produces Shakespeare taken to the stratosphere.”-
Robert Faires- Arts Editor- Austin Chronicle
2006
On "Hylas and the Nymphs"
“I always fear watching student work, but this was dazzling!”-
Robert Faires- Arts Editor- Austin Chronicle
2005
On "Ophelia"
"A feast of art. Here is a young director that feels like Mary
Zimmerman."- Sherry Kramer, Playwright
and member of the Michener Center for Writers 2005
On "The Moths"
see
article from "Wanted in Rome"
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