Nicole Brewer

Nicole Brewer is a multi-hyphenate DC-based theater maker and proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC). She brings a bold, inclusive vision to her directing work, centering anti-racist practices to create transformative theatrical experiences. As a leading voice in Anti-Racist Theatre (ART), Nicole has spent years empowering artists and institutions to create more equitable and impactful storytelling. She shares her work through workshops, keynotes, and collaborations across the US, Canada, and the UK. Nicole is on the faculty at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale and serves on the board of Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL), working to make the industry more inclusive for caregivers. A proud mother of three, she is deeply grateful for the community that supports her family so she can pursue her artistic journey. Her directing credits at the Folger include Julius X, The Reading Room Festival  2023, and By the Queen, The Reading Room Festival 2025. Additional credits include: The House That Will Not Stand at Howard University, The Winter’s Tale at Shakespeare Theatre’s Academy of Classical Acting and Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities at Baltimore Center Stage and Long Wharf Theatre, as well as readings, devised work, and musical theater. www.nicolembrewer.com.