I’m Sarna Lapine.
As a director of theatrical performance—spanning musicals, plays, opera, and concerts—I’ve had the privilege of working across the globe, while proudly calling New York City home. My academic foundation is in English literature and anthropology, disciplines that initially steered me toward the study of humanity. It was the theater, however, that ultimately became my medium for that exploration.
I believe theater is the great equalizer. It demands that we gather—elbow to elbow—in shared darkness, asked to engage in a collective experience of reflection, conversation, and catharsis. My role as a director is to guide and facilitate meaningful collaboration among writers, designers, producers, actors, and audiences alike. Together, we generate new ideas, dialogue, and purpose within a shared creative process.
At its best, theater transcends the individual. My work centers on helping artists connect with a larger vision—contributing to something greater than themselves, and elevating the work to its highest potential.
