“I think there's an aspect of my soul, of my personality, that's very suited to directing. I like being in the room with actors; I love creating a safe space and a chaotic space for the discovery to take place. I love creating a sense of community.”

American stage and screen director, playwright and producer

George Costello Wolfe is an American stage and screen director, playwright, and producer. He is known for his work in theater and film, and for winning two Tony Awards for directing Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk. Wolfe led The Public Theater as artistic director from 1993 to 2004. His career spans directing, writing, and producing, with a strong association with major American stage work.