Marie Helser

Assistant Director, Romeo & Juliet

Marie Helser

Assistant Director, Romeo & Juliet

Marie Helser is not only thrilled to work on her first APT production, but humbled that Romeo and Juliet combines her two biggest passions- American Sign Language and Theater. Marie is a recent graduate from UW Milwaukee's ASL Studies and Theater programs. There, she worked as an ASL Interpreting Liaison and Assistant Director to smoothly blend theater and ASL interpretation in UWM productions. Marie spent their senior year as an undergraduate research assistant focusing on disability-led theater. Despite their past experience in stage management, directing has come naturally to them. She cannot imagine anywhere better to cultivate her growing skills than at APT. Thanks to her family, partner, and Ralph Janes for believing in her capabilities before she did.