"Art washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life."
Theatre Director - Acting Coach - Choreographer
BA Theatre Performance: MFA Directing Theatre
The Stefanie Sertich Studio
Theatre Director - Acting Coach - Choreographer - Yoga Instructor
Based in New York City, also working in Boston and Cape Cod


NEWS!
Sooooo, I just found out that I am directing the world premiere of Eduardo Machado's latest work!  This is huge for me, seriously.  A very big step up in the NYC theatre community.  I am so grateful for this opportunity to work on this beautiful piece with brilliant actors.
Please see SHOWS! For more details. 


CLASSES!
Master Acting will begin in New York City on January 31st
Boston will begin in April.  Go to "The Studio" Page for details!

I am also teaching collaboration class at NYU for MFA Writers in the Tisch Program. 
Classes at City Lights Youth Theatre continue!

SHOWS!
LOTUS FEET
by Michael Domitrovich
I am choreographing the Chorus of lovely Yogi's!
Feb 11-28 at Theatre for the New City

AND some really exciting and BIG news...

I am directing the world premiere of Eduardo Machado's latest work
HAVANA JOURNAL
for INTAR Theatre

Stay Tuned for more info!


CONGRATUATIONS to my Students!
Alex Ratner for getting into Yale!  And for the work on his new musical that we will be workshopping again soon.
Catherine Chiocchi for getting cast in her highschool performance of EDWIN DROOD
Rachel Gans for being one of 2 people called back for the title role of ANTIGONE (the other girl was a senior, Rachel is a freshman!)

Chelcie Ross for her role in her school production of  HOT MIKADO!
Ben Raffalli for his leading role in an independent movie that is being filmed this month.
Arielle Korman for her role in CABARET and being called back for Sally Bowles!


Private Coaching 
Book NOW! call me at 503-449-5191 or email sertich@yahoo.com

MY BLOG!
Free Breath

PERSONAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITION  

“…A young talent on the rise…”, Bob Hicks, Theatre Critic, Portland Oregonian

Winner, Directing Assistantship,
Oregon Shakespeare Festival FAIR

Meritorious Achievement Award
for Direction of ELECTRA, KC/ACTF

Best Ensemble “42nd Street”
Stagedoor Manor, New York

First Finalist, SSDC Directing Fellowship (Region VII), KC/ACTF


Me and my insanely talented comedian/actor-sister, Annie Sertich.

 





Casey McDermott in "Weeping Woman" Stark Raving Theatre


"West Side Story" Stagedoor Manor
Electra Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon"Electra" Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon

"West Moon Street" Prospect Theatre
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