Stephen Sachs is a renowned screenwriter, director, and playwright, boasting an impressive array of accolades and credits to his name. His teleplay for the Hallmark Hall of Fame production of Sweet Nothing in My Ear (2008) starred Marlee Matlin and Jeff Daniels, solidifying his reputation as a masterful storyteller.
As a co-founder and Co-Artistic Director of The Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles, Sachs has played a pivotal role in shaping the city's vibrant theatrical landscape.
As a director, Sachs has helmed a diverse range of productions, including the US premiere of Athol Fugard's Victory, the world premiere of Exits and Entrances, and Off-Broadway productions such as Miss Julie:Freedom Summer, Gilgamesh, String of Pearls, Hippolytos, The Road to Mecca, After the Fall, The Seagull, The Boys in the Band, and many others.
As a playwright, Sachs has penned numerous critically acclaimed works, including Miss Julie:Freedom Summer, Gilgamesh, Open Window, Central Avenue, which was a PEN USA Literary Award Finalist and received the Garland Award for Best Play, Sweet Nothing in my Ear, which was also a PEN USA Literary Award Finalist, Mother's Day, The Golden Gate, which earned the Drama-Logue Award for Best Play, and The Baron in the Trees.
Miss Julie:Freedom Summer, a world premiere production, first took the stage at The Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles, before being performed at the Canadian Stage Company and Vancouver Playhouse, cementing Sachs' status as a leading figure in the world of theatre.
