DIRECTOR
Philosophy and Approach
"I believe in leading a truly collaborative effort, utilizing the strengths of everyone involved in each production. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to directing shows with an honest and natural approach, making productions accessible to new and seasoned audiences. In the rehearsal process I encourage actors to search for the reality in their characters and relationships, always staying within the shows overall vision. It's about bridging the script to the audience, always staying true to the writers intent."
Kristofer Kauff
BIO
Kristofer has been a professional director for over 25 years, with an extensive career spanning NYC, off-Broadway, regional theaters, national tours, theme parks, educational theater, and a wide range of other professional productions. He is currently serving as the Artistic Director at Schoolhouse Arts Center.
Kristofer has focused a large portion of his career developing new works through workshops, readings, and full productions. His recent projects include Underneath (NYC), Bad Actor (NYC), The Prop Master (NYC), Witchhazel (NYC), For I Am Nothing If Not Critical (Washington, D.C.), Our Struggle to be Illustrious (Washington, D.C.), Paginas Latinas (Orlando, FL), and Orlando the Television Show... on Stage! (Orlando, FL).
His other directing credits include notable productions in NYC such as Bad Actor (The Tank), The Prop Master (Theatre for a New City), Hazelbert: Note of Doom (WorkShop Theatre), FEARS (The Players Theatre), Godspell (AWT), Dinner with Friends (Peters Alley Productions), and Pippin (Baltimore). Kristofer has also directed regionally and for community theaters, including Superior Donuts (Colonial Players), Paginas Latinas (MicheLee), The Producers (Arts Barn), Rocky Horror Show (Little Theatre of Alexandria), and Assassins (Old Library Theatre), among many others. His work spans off-Broadway, regional theaters, educational settings, film, television, and beyond.
For a more detailed list of Kristofer’s directing credits, please visit the productions page.
BIO
Originally from New Jersey, Kristofer Kauff began his career as an actor, performing in a wide range of productions including Off-Broadway, regional and community theater, film, television, as well as at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. Over the past 25 years, he has built an impressive career as a director, known for his resourcefulness, patience, and deep commitment to collaboration—values that are the foundation of every production he leads.
Kris is a proud associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC).