Shauneille Perry is a renowned director in the New York City theatre community, boasting a long and impressive list of credits that span multiple decades. Her most notable achievements include adapting John Henry Redwood's play "Old Settler" in 2001, but her extensive body of work extends far beyond this single credit.
Perry has had the privilege of directing a wide range of productions at New York's New Federal Theatre, showcasing her versatility and talent behind the scenes. Some of her most notable credits include J. e. Franklin's Drama Desk Award-winning play "Black Girl", as well as "Jamimma" and "African Interlude" by Marta-Evans Charles.
Her impressive resume also includes the direction of "Prodigal Sister" by J. e. Franklin and Micki Grant, and Grant's "Looking Back". Perry has also had the opportunity to work on productions such as "Trouble in Mind" by the iconic Harlem Renaissance playwright Alice Childress, "Keyboard" by Matt Robinson, "Love" by Carolyn Rodgers, and "Who Loves the Dancer" by Rob Penny.
In addition to her work on these productions, Perry has also directed "In Bed with the Blues: the Adventures of Fishy Waters" by Guy Davis, "Williams and Walker" by Vincent Smith, "Showdown" by Don Evans, and "The Balm Yard" by Don Kinch, which featured the talented actress Roxie Roker.
Perry's most recent credit was penning and directing "In Dahomey" during New Federal Theatre's 1998-99 season. Throughout her illustrious career, Perry has established herself as one of the most prolific and versatile talents in American theatre, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.
