Susan Morgenstern began directing in college by staging musical-theatre concert readings while co-teaching American musical comedy with Tom Lehrer at UC Santa Cruz. She went on to teach and direct at the renowned Stage Door Manor, a performing-arts camp in upstate New York. She's directed numerous Los Angeles plays and musicals at celebrated venues including Theatre West, The Garry Marshall Theatre, Whitefire Theatre, The Pico, Santa Monica Playhouse, Skylight Theatre, and Cabrillo Music Theatre. She co-authored and directed 18 Minutes of Fame: A Musical Journey with Barbara Minkus, which has played in Los Angeles and NYC. Susan worked as a consultant show director at Disneyland Parks and Resorts, Anaheim, where she had the privilege of working with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and all their pals. She's directed numerous Braid salon shows, is the consulting director for StoryNosh, and mentors future Braid directors in the NEXT@The Braid Emerging Artists program. Susan is especially proud to be the Braid's Producing Director, working closely with a tremendous group of inspiring and passionately creative people.
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