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Lee Sunday Evans is a two-time Obie Award-winning Director + Choreographer and the Artistic Director of Waterwell.



With Waterwell, she directed The Courtroom, a reenactment of one woman’s deportation proceedings performed entirely from court transcripts arranged by Arian Moayed – this piece was named on The New York Times’ Best Theater of 2019 List. She also led the creation of The Flores Exhibits, a series of videos in which artists, advocates, lawyers and immigrants read testimony of children held in detention facilities at the U.S./Mexico Border. Her work has been seen at BAM, The Public Theater, Lincoln Center, Playwrights Horizons, Steppenwolf, The Atlantic, WP Theater, The Play Company, Juilliard, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Watermill, Sundance Theater Lab, Clubbed Thumb and New Georges among others.

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Lee Sunday Evans Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Lee Sunday Evans, Oratorio For Living Things


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Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations

Lee Sunday Evans, Dance Nation


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Obie Awards - 2015 - Special Citations

Lee Sunday Evans A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes

Lee Sunday Evans News


Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Heads Into 45th Anniversary With Summer & Fall Lineup 

Woolly Mammoth Theatre announces its new season, adopting the London model of short-term programming. The season will run through the end of the year with diverse and dynamic productions.
Beth Morrison Projects Announces Open Applications for NEXT GEN Composer Competition Cycle 3

Beth Morrison Projects announces open applications for the third edition of NEXT GEN, the company's composer competition program for contemporary vocal works. 
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More Set For Arena Stage's 2024/25 Season

Arena Stage has announced its 74th season, including a blend of new works and reimagined classics. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
Ars Nova to Present 4th Edition Of THE CAMP BONFIRE SERIES & More This Spring

Discover the latest programming from Ars Nova, featuring the 4th edition of the popular THE CAMP BONFIRE SERIES. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Creative Teams Set for Clubbed Thumb's SUMMERWORKS

Clubbed Thumb will present SUMMERWORKS. See who is starring, learn about the productions and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look At THE POISONER At La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club is presenting Uncommon Productions’ production of The Poisoner, written by first-time playwright M. M. Haney and directed and developed by two-time Obie Award-winning director Lee Sunday Evans (Oratorio for Living Things). See photos from the production. 
Clubbed Thumb Reveals Complete Lineup for 2024 SUMMERWORKS

Clubbed Thumb has revealed the complete line-up for the 27th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Beth Hyland to Receive Williamstown Theatre Festival's L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award

Williamstown Theatre Festival has named Beth Hyland as the recipient of the 2024 L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award for her play SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA. Learn more about Hyland!
La MaMa to Present THE POISONER Directed by Lee Sunday Evans

Discover the thrilling new production, THE POISONER, presented by La MaMa and brought to life by Uncommon Productions. Experience a unique blend of drama and suspense in this captivating play.
PAM GOLDBERG'S 80th BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR! is Coming to The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Pam Goldberg in the next edition of “Pam Goldberg's 80th Birthday Spectacular!,” a celebration of the regional theater and occasional Broadway veteran. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Cell Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Over 20 Resident Artists

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring over 20 resident artists, as well as the official Off-Broadway premiere of Matthew LaBanca's Communion.
Photos: Go Inside Waterwell's 20th Anniversary Celebration

On Monday, Feb. 12, Waterwell, the theater company founded by Arian Moayed and Tom Ridgely celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a party at Greenpoint Loft featuring cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction, and performances by past Waterwell artists as well as current students and alums of the Waterwell Drama Program. Check out photos here!
Waterwell Celebrates 20th Anniversary With a Party Next Month

Waterwell, the community-organizing theatrical production and education company, will celebrate 20 years of telling engrossing stories that grapple with complex civic questions with a party on Monday, February 12, 2024, to commemorate the milestone.
PAM GOLDBERG'S 80TH BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR! With Phillip Taratula & Kevin Zak to be Presented at The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Pam Goldberg in “Pam Goldberg’s 80th Birthday Spectacular!,” a celebration of the regional theater and occasional Broadway veteran.
Crystal Finn, Heather Raffo, and Kurt Rhoads to Star in MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY World Premiere

PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the cast of their world premiere co-production of Corinne Jaber’s Munich Medea: Happy Family.
Alex Timbers to be Honored at Ars Nova's Nova Ball

Ars Nova will honor Tony & Golden Globe winner Alex Timbers at Nova Ball, Ars Nova’s annual benefit-turned-party of the season.
PlayCo And WP Theater Reveal Dates For Corinne Jaber's MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY

PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the dates for the world premiere production of Corinne Jaber's 'Munich Medea: Happy Family,' directed by Lee Sunday Evans, from January 30 to February 25.
Sara Bareilles, Grace McLean, John Behlmann & More to Join ISAAC OLIVER'S LONELY CHRISTMAS at Ars Nova

Ars Nova has revealed an all-star lineup of special guest artists for Isaac Oliver’s Lonely Christmas, a benefit to support Ars Nova. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Geoff Sobelle's FOOD Defies Description, But Still We Make an Attempt

Now onstage at Oz Arts Nashville in a ten-performance run through Sunday, December 10, FOOD both defies description and demands it: if, for example, you are like me and found yourself so caught up in the sheer spectacle and drama of Sobelle’s stunning performance on opening night only to be unable to really talk about it for at least half an hour after...
Waterwell Extends Lameece Issaq's A GOOD DAY TO ME NOT TO YOU at Connelly Theater

Due to popular demand, Waterwell extends the world premiere of A Good Day to Me Not to You, a solo play written and performed by Drama Desk Award-winner Lameece Issaq (Food and Fadwa), to December 16, 2023. 

Lee Sunday Evans FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Lee Sunday Evans been nominated for?

Lee Sunday Evans has been nominated for Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for "Oratorio For Living Things." They have also received Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Dance Nation" and "A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes."

What awards has Lee Sunday Evans won?

Lee Sunday Evans has won Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Dance Nation" and "A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes."

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