about
Calvin Atkinson is a NYC-based director, choreographer, dramaturg, and theater artist.
After graduating from Temple University with his Bachelors of Arts in 2012, Calvin honed his passion and skill in the craft of stage directing in Philadelphia's thriving theater community
Currently, he is an MFA Directing candidate at Columbia University, under the tutelage of such stage icons as Anne Bogart, Brian Kulick, and Katie Mitchell. Anticipated graduation: May 2025.
Through extensive study of dance and stage combat, Calvin brings worlds to life by activating the actor’s physical connection to the imagined reality of a theatre work: from the most naturalistic to the highly stylized. His rehearsal process prioritizes a holistic experience for artists, uplifting and empowering his collaborators. It is theater-making through a combination of joy, artistic focus, and deep dramaturgical discussion that makes timely and relevant even the most unexpected of works.