Directing
visually striking, physically imaginative productions
Maz & Bricks - by Eva O’Connor
“One of the best directors of the year” - DC Theatre Arts
“a sharp, symphonic look at loss and resilience” -The Washington Post
The Book of Will - by Lauren Gunderson
“Intelligent and innovative directing…"The Book of Will” is another success for him…Daugherty is blessed with great creative skill and a skilled creative crew that makes Gunderson’s work soar.” - OK Art Scene & Hurd
Late: a cowboy song - by Sarah Ruhl
“perceptive and tight direction by Rex Daugherty…proving he's a master at balancing quirk and well-intentioned story-telling” - Broadway World
Suite Surrender - by Michael McKreever
"A master class in how to construct a farce." - DC Theatre Scene
The Importance of Being Earnest - by Oscar Wilde
“expertly paced comedy…a theatrical joy” - The Tower
Night Falls on the Blue Planet - by Kathleen Akerley
"Thoroughly gripping in its aggressively visual storytelling." - The Washington Post
Little Thing, Big Thing - by Donal Kelly
"Daugherty keeps the action moving...in an intelligent and well crafted manner with surprises along the way...it's hard to envision a production more compelling" - DC Theatre Scene
Wild Sky - by Deirdre Kinahan
"Rex Daugherty...is hope for Solas Nua to replant its imaginative flag forcefully on this city's theatre map."
- Peter Marks, The Washington Post
The Honey Trap - by Leo McGann (movement direction)
10 Helen Hayes Award Nominations, including: Outstanding Choreography - Rex Daugherty Outstanding Production
“one of the finest productions of the year” - Unprofessional Opinion
Beep Beep - by Rex Daugherty
Helen Hayes Award Nomination Outstanding TYA Production Outstanding Supporting Performer
“Daugherty’s work with his team is full of clever detail…a lot of beautiful touches.”
-DC Theatre Scene
Misterman - by Enda Walsh
“This Misterman is unassailable” - The Washington Post
“a masterful tour-de-force…the best kind of theatre…director Rex Daugherty and his design team continually surprise and delight with wonderfully theatrical moments” -DC Theatre Scene
Coolatully - by Fiona Doyle
“flawless…Daugherty’s direction and choreography…is eerily perfect. Every performance and design is immaculate.” - DC Theatre Scene
“a thought-provoking piece that lingers long after the curtain call.” - Broadway World