“I’m a theatre professional searching for the next theatrical adventure through collaboration, creativity, and empathy.”

Bio

Zachariah Stearn has worked professionally in the theatre industry as an actor, director, stand up comedian, and musician for the last 15 years. His enthusiasm for the craft and passion to teach young students more about the arts is the driving force of his love of the theatre. He has been recognized widely as a leader both locally and nationally in the performing arts.

After attending the University of Southern Maine, Zac immediately pursued his love for theatre and the performing arts working with professional theatre companies in New England. He toured his comedy show across the country performing for a wide variety of audiences. He is known for his storytelling, expressive face and elaborate stage costumes.

Since 2013 Zac has taught at the University of Southern Maine Theatre Academy which welcomes high school students to further master their craft. Since he first started, he has seen his students go onto pursue theatre full time and some have made successful careers on Broadway or in other performing arts fields.

In 2016 Zac became involved in a theatre company on Sebago Lake in Southern Maine and soon became the Artistic Director developing a strategic 5 year plan and bringing the theatre to a stronger place financially and artistically. Embracing aggressive bold show choices and insisting that the productions be of a high quality. In addition, Zac was asked to consult on navigating the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic and develop strategic opening plans for theaters in Maine.

Currently, he is the Artistic Director and Founder of Dirigo Theatre Company a semi-professional theatre based in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. The theatre is preparing for its inaugural season in 2024/2025 and has a focus on education and creative growth for the individual.

Although a New Englander at heart, Zachariah recently relocated to the mid-west and now makes Wisconsin his home. His theatrical experiences are rooted in his personal experiences with his mother who is Deaf. American Sign Language is his first language and whenever given the opportunity, he tries to add as much ASL to his productions when it serves the overall vision. His goal in doing so is to create a more inclusive arts community and have theatre be more accessible to the community.

In 2024, he will be directing a fully ASL infused production of Disney’s Mary Poppins for the Sheboygan Theatre Company.