theatre for the community.
by the community.
MEET The Director
Nick Zayas is driven by deeply human, character-centered storytelling and bold, theatrical visuals.
His work in the theatre blends emotional realism with creative staging and intentional style.
Nick’s unique background has made him well suited to direct actors of all ages, different lived experiences, and all experience levels, from newbies all the way to seasoned professionals.
Theatrical Directing Résumé
Something Rotten (upcoming), High Point Community Theatre 2027
Next to Normal (upcoming), Camel City Playhouse 2026
Something Rotten (upcoming), Yadkin Arts Council 2026
Encanto Cabaret, Hispanic League/Spring Theatre 2026
Charlotte’s Web, Willingham Performing Arts Academy 2026
Freaky Friday the Musical, Yadkin Arts Council 2025
The Miracle Worker, 40+ Stage Company 2025
Hadestown: Teen Edition, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2025
Frankenstein, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2024
Disney’s The Little Mermaid, WSFCS Summer Enrichment 2024
Backwards at the Speed of Light, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2024
Mamma Mia!, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2024
James and the Giant Peach, Willingham Performing Arts Academy 2024
Radium Girls, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2023
Spongebob the Musical, WSFCS Summer Enrichment 2023
Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Camel City Playhouse 2023
The Wizard of Oz, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2023
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2022
Peter and the Starcatcher, UNCSA Acting out 2022
The Great Gatsby, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2022
Sylvia, Little Theatre of Winston Salem 2022
Elf the Musical, WSFCS Summer Enrichment 2022
Edges: A Song Cycle, UNCSA Acting Out 2021
Matilda the Musical, WSFCS Summer Enrichment 2021
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2021
Jesus Christ Superstar, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2021
Into the Woods, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2020
Peter and the Starcatcher, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2019
A Chorus Line, UNCSA Acting Out 2019
Guys and Dolls, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2019
The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Nighttime, RJR HS Arts Magnet 2018
Legally Blonde, UNCSA Acting Out 2018
Clown Bar, Spirit Gum Theatre Company 2018
Peter and the Starcatcher, Arts Based School 2018
Disney’s The Lion King, Jr., Arts Based School 2015-2018
Brundibar, Arts Based School 2014-2018
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, UNCSA Acting Out 2017
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Little Theatre of Winston Salem 2015
The Boxcar Children, Little Theatre of Winston Salem 2014
Brilliant Traces, Hollywood Fringe Festival 2012