Nick Cherone

Nick Cherone is a Baltimore-based director, actor, educator, and writer. As a theatre director, Nick creates work that is site-specific, ensemble-focused, and attentive to the particular possibilities of live performance. His productions often incorporate audience engagement, live music, and non-traditional design elements.

Nick’s recent acting roles include Reverend Parris in The Crucible, Dylan in The Monroe Doctrine, Jeff in [title of show], and the Stage Manager in Our Town. Other roles have included Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest, Frank Lubey in All My Sons, and Edna Turnblad in Hairspray.

Nick’s work in theatre is inseparable from his work as an educator. A longtime high school teacher and administrator, he helps students and colleagues take meaningful risks, solicit and apply useful feedback, and become increasingly independent in their work. His approach to teaching treats curiosity and discipline as mutually reinforcing values. He was named High School Educator of the Year by the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce as part of its Spirit of Community Awards, and his teaching has been recognized by the Educational Theatre Association through its Legendary Lesson Plan program. His theatre students have also received numerous awards through the Educational Theatre Association at the Maryland Thespian Festival.

As a speaker and facilitator, Nick has presented at The Grading Conference and regularly leads professional learning, workshops, and collaborative conversations on teaching, learning, assessment, leadership, and the arts.

He also writes regularly about theatre, film, music, education, and the experience of being human. His essays explore storytelling, semiotics, and faith.