Steph Paul is a New York-based director/choreographer who clears space for uninhibited, physical truth. What comes up must come out. In her work she weaves together her lived experience as a first-gen Haitian-American, body percussionist, dancer, and athlete, and is passionate about art as a means to build a team.
Steph’s recent theater credits include Steppenwolf Theatre (directing Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City), New York Theatre Workshop (co-directing and movement directing Liliana Padilla’s How to Defend Yourself, New York Times Best Theater of 2023), and Manhattan Theatre Club (choreographing Jeff Augustin’s Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, 2022-23 SDC Callaway Award Finalist). Additional credits include Lincoln Center, Paper Mill Playhouse, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, City Theatre, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, Writer’s Theatre, and Definition Theatre.
Steph is an Artistic Associate of Chicago Dance Crash, the premier fusion-style contemporary dance company in the Midwest and the Founding Artistic Director of Be the Groove, a rhythmic performance ensemble committed to the exploration and celebration of rhythm. Be the Groove is no longer operating but she’s proud of the work she made with her friends.
Steph has choreographed, taught and presented work at multiple venues, universities and dance programs including Royal Opera House Muscat, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park, Columbia College Chicago, Ohio Northern University, Northwestern University, Evanston Dance Ensemble and Chicago National Association of Dance Masters.
Steph is a 2021 Princess Grace award-winner in Theatre, 2019 Helen Hayes award-winner and a St. Louis Theatre Circle and Jeff Award nominee. She is represented by The Gersh Agency and is a proud NYTW Usual Suspect and SDC member. She is also a big fan of curating playlists, açaí bowls and improbable comebacks. Steph appreciates that you found her internet home.
