Daniel Aukin
Daniel Aukin | |
|---|---|
| Education | University of Chicago |
| Occupation | Theater director |
Daniel Aukin is a British-American theater director. He won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play in 2024 for Stereophonic.[1]
Early life[edit]
Aukin was born in London to Nancy Meckler and David Aukin.[2] He went to the University of Chicago to study comparative religion, but there became interested in student theater.[3]
Career[edit]
Aukin became the artistic director of the SoHo Rep theatre in 1999.[4]
Aukin's directorial debut on Broadway was the 2015 revival of the Sam Shepard play Fool for Love.[1]
Awards[edit]
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Stereophonic | Lucille Lortel Awards | Outstanding Director | Nominated | [5] |
| Drama League Award | Outstanding Direction of a Play | Won | [6] | ||
| Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Director of a Play | Won | [7] | ||
| Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Play | Won | [1] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Tran, Diep (June 16, 2024). "Daniel Aukin Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play". Playbill. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Sod, Ted (September 17, 2013). "Interview with Daniel Aukin". Broadway World. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Weinert-Kendt, Rob (August 10, 2012). "Rehearsal Note: That Bad Choice Could Be Useful". The New York Times. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Ehren, Christine (February 4, 1999). "SoHo Rep Names Daniel Aukin New Artistic Director; Announces '99 Season". Playbill. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Russo, Gillian (May 4, 2024). "2024 Lucille Lortel Award winners announced". New York Theater Guide. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Gordon, David (May 17, 2024). "Sarah Paulson, Hell's Kitchen Win Drama League Awards". TheaterMania. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (June 10, 2024). "Stereophonic Leads 2024 Drama Desk Awards With 7 Wins Including Outstanding Play". Playbill. Retrieved June 19, 2024.