Steph Paul is a New York-based (and raised) 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 to build community and teams through art.
Steph’s recent theater credits include choreographing Gaby Altar and Itamar Moses’ Nobody Loves You (American Conservatory Theater), directing Martyna Majok’s Sanctuary City (Steppenwolf Theatre), co-directing and movement directing Liliana Padilla’s How to Defend Yourself (New York Theatre Workshop — NYT Best of 2023), choreographing Jeff Augustin and The Bengsons’ Where the Mountain Meets the Sea (Manhattan Theatre Club — 2022-23 SDC Callaway Award Finalist, Choreography), directing and choreographing Marco Ramirez’ The Royale (Kansas City Repertory Theatre), choreographing Anna Ziegler’s The Last Match (Writers Theatre) andn choreographing Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves (Studio Theatre — 2019 Helen Hayes Award-winner, Choreography). Additional credits include Lincoln Center, Paper Mill Playhouse, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, City Theatre and Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. International credits include NYU Abu Dhabi, Royal Opera House Muscat and National Theatre of Scotland.
Steph was the Founding Artistic Director of Be the Groove, a Chicago-based 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.
She has choreographed, taught and presented work at multiple venues, universities and dance programs including Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park, New York University, Columbia College Chicago, Ohio Northern University, Northwestern University, Evanston Dance Ensemble and Chicago National Association of Dance Masters.
Steph was selected for Theatrely’s inaugural cohort of the Theatrely 31. She is a Princess Grace Award-winner, NYTW Usual Suspect and proud SDC member. Steph is also a fan of curating playlists and watching all of the sports. She appreciates that you found her internet home.
