Steph Paul

Choreographer, The Taming of the Shrew

Steph Paul is a director/choreographer who clears space for uninhibited physical truth. What comes up must come out. She weaves together her lived experience as a first-generation Haitian-American, body percussionist, dancer, athlete, and is passionate about art as a means to build a team. Credits include: The Last Match (Writers Theatre), How to Defend Yourself (Victory Gardens Theater, Humana Festival), Where the Mountain Meets the Sea (Humana Festival), The Wolves (Studio Theatre - Helen Hayes Award, Outstanding Choreography in a Play), Learning Curve (Albany Park Theater Project, Third Rail Projects). Next, she will be directing and choreographing The Royale (Kansas City Repertory Theatre) and co-directing How to Defend Yourself (New York Theatre Workshop). Steph is an Artistic Associate of Chicago Dance Crash, a proud member of SDC and a 2021 Princess Grace Award-winner. She's also Serena Williams' biggest fan and in awe of improbable comebacks. www.stephpaul.com