theatre for the community.

by the community.

MEET The Director

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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.

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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