An actor, musician and writer, White is also now an in-demand stage director. “I am looking, I am hungry, I am searching,” she said. By Alexis Soloski This spring, Whitney White directed the ...

If you live in New York, you’re liable to encounter Whitney White somewhere. You may have caught her “assured direction” of Bess Wohl’s Liberation at the Roundabout earlier this year ...

Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama League Awards) for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Outstanding Director (The Lortels ...

Obie Award-winning director, actress and musician Whitney White has a keen understanding of what her presence means in the world of theater. She is passionate about Black stories and works to ...

Obie and Lilly Award-winner, Tony nominee, and all-around creative powerhouse Whitney White can be seen both behind the scenes and in the spotlight this theater season. From her genre-defying ...