
ZACH DAILEY
scholar - artist - teacher
DIRECTING
This gallery contains photos of my previous directing projects. Many of these photos were taken by Jared Tseng, a photographer based in Central Texas. Visit his website for more information. http://www.jaredtseng.com/
As a director, I really focus on bringing the best out of my actors and helping them grow. As a teacher, the rehearsal space becomes an extension of my classroom. I endeavor for passion, diversity, and inclusivity on and behind the stage. Each section below comes with description of the project and/or production. Click on the photos below to find out more about the shows, including casts and designers.
NOW. HERE. THIS.
Book by Hunter Bell and Susan Blackwell, Music and Lyrics by Jeff Bowen. Photos by Jody Reho. Port Arthur, TX. April 2023.
Lamar State College - Port Arthur presents
NOW. HERE. THIS. a musical by Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, and Jeff Bowen
Directed by Zach Dailey
Music Direction by Eddie Vandewalker
Ensemble
Jenna Allen
Carlos Aragon
Jairy Barragan
Jeremie Breaux
Francisca Deanne Flax
Thariza Vessichelli
With Scenic Design by Jody Reho
PHOTOS FORTHCOMING
GIDION'S KNOT
by Johnna Adams. Photos by Jody Reho. Port Arthur, TX. October 2022.
*WINNER: Superior Production & Sherry Ryan White Award for Outstanding Ensemble, TCCSTA 2023 Festival
Lamar State College - Port Arthur presents
GIDION'S KNOT by Johnna Adams
Directed by Zach Dailey
Corryn - Francisca Deanne Flax
Heather - Taylor Herring
With Scenic Design by Jody Reho
PHOTOS FORTHCOMING
MISS JULIE
adapted from the play by August Strindberg. Photos by Jody Reho. Port Arthur, TX. April 2022.
Lamar State College - Port Arthur presents
MISS JULIE by August Strindberg
Directed by Zach Dailey
Julie - Francisca Deanne Flax
Jean - Dale Bolton
Christine - Hailey Berrones
With Scenic Design by Jody Reho
PHOTOS FORTHCOMING
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Stephen Mallatratt, from the novel by Susan Hill. Photos by Dori Bosnyak. Levelland, TX. October 2020.
The Wallace Theater presents
THE WOMAN IN BLACK by Stephen Mallatratt, from the novel by Susan Hill
Directed by Zach Dailey
Arthur Kipps - Paul Kortemeier
The Actor - Cory Lawson
The Woman in Black - Andi Babineaux
Production Team
Scenic Design - Cassandra Trautman
Costume Design - Cassandra Trautman
Lighting Design - Christopher Rogers
Sound Design - Jacob Henry & Jonathan Lee
Stage Manager - Annie Jenkins
Dialect Coach - Rachel Hirshorn-Johnston
Producers - Lindsay Rigney, Shawn Ward, and Alycyn Keeling

The Actor narrates Kipps's approach of the causeway.

Kipps looks out, confused.

The Woman in Black approaches the funeral, seen only by Kipps.

The Actor and Kipps after telling the story.

Kipps and The Actor as Sam Dailey ride the train to Crythin Gifford.

The Actor as Sam Dailey talks to Kipps in his office.

The nursery revealed.

The Actor as the Landlady of the Gifford Arms hotel.
BELLEVILLE
by Amy Herzog. Photos by Andrea Bilkey & Bill West-Davis. Lubbock, TX. October 2017.
Texas Tech University School of Theatre and Dance Presents
BELLEVILLE by Amy Herzog
Directed by Zach Dailey
Abby - Allyson Shutt
Zack - Stetson Smith
Alioune - Evan Akene
Amina - Taralynn Francis
Production Team
Scenic Design - Gregor Macgregor
Costume Design - Matthew Schlief
Lighting Design - Bill West-Davis
Sound Design - Caden Glass
Stage Manager - Matthew Mosher
Assistant Director, Dialect & Language Coach - Abbie Bugh

BELLEVILLE by Amy Herzog

BELLEVILLE by Amy Herzog

BELLEVILLE by Amy Herzog

BELLEVILLE by Amy Herzog

BELLEVILLE by Amy Herzog

BELLEVILLE by Amy Herzog

BELLEVILLE by Amy Herzog

BELLEVILLE by Amy Herzog
BODY AWARENESS
by Annie Baker. Photos by Zach Dailey. Oxford, OH. March 2015.
The Walking Theatre Project presents
BODY AWARENESS by Annie Baker
Directed by Zach Dailey
Joyce - Myka Lipscomb
Phyllis - Sarah Zaffiro
Jared - Zach Miller
Frank Bonitatibus - David Bryant
Production Team
Costume Designer - Meredith Keister
Lighting Designer - Emma Crow
Stage Manager - Cara Hinh

BODY AWARENESS by Annie Baker

BODY AWARENESS by Annie Baker

BODY AWARENESS by Annie Baker

BODY AWARENESS by Annie Baker

BODY AWARENESS by Annie Baker

BODY AWARENESS by Annie Baker

BODY AWARENESS by Annie Baker

BODY AWARENESS by Annie Baker
EAT YOUR HEART OUT
by Courtney Baron. Photos by Zach Dailey. Hamilton, OH. November 2014.

EAT YOUR HEART OUT by Courtney Baron

EAT YOUR HEART OUT by Courtney Baron

EAT YOUR HEART OUT by Courtney Baron

EAT YOUR HEART OUT by Courtney Baron

EAT YOUR HEART OUT by Courtney Baron

EAT YOUR HEART OUT by Courtney Baron

EAT YOUR HEART OUT by Courtney Baron

EAT YOUR HEART OUT by Courtney Baron
Pollen Productions Presents
EAT YOUR HEART OUT by Courtney Baron
Directed by Zach Dailey
Nance - Megan Haynes
Evie - Cara Hinh
Tom - Joshua Whitehill
Colin - Brenton Sullivan
Alice - Caitlyn Shiner
Gabe - Francesco Filice
Scenic & Lighting Design by Jim Watson
ELEMENO PEA
by Molly Smith Metzler. Photos by Kelsey Martin. Waco, TX. May 2013.
Elemeno Pea by Molly Smith Metzler
Directed by Zach Dailey
Devon - Jennifer Nickell
Michaela - Carley Nunn
Simone - Maddie McQueen
Ethan - Fletcher Inzer
Jos-B - Marco Muñoz
Lighting Designer - Jordan Smith

Elemeno Pea by Molly Smith Metzler

Elemeno Pea by Molly Smith Metzler

Elemeno Pea by Molly Smith Metzler

Elemeno Pea by Molly Smith Metzler

Elemeno Pea by Molly Smith Metzler

Elemeno Pea by Molly Smith Metzler

Elemeno Pea by Molly Smith Metzler

Elemeno Pea by Molly Smith Metzler
COLO(U)R
A Devised Experiment. Photos by Jared Tseng. Waco, TX. February 2013.
Colo(u)r: A Devised Experiment
Directed by Zach Dailey
Black - Blythe Tierney Dever
White - Tessa Gaston
Red - Victoria Felton
Orange - Shane Weikel
Yellow - John Patterson
Green - Kate LeTourneau
Blue - Jessi Taylor
Purple - Elizabeth Rambo
Lighting Design by Collin Huse

Colo(u)r: A Devised Postmodern Experiment

Colo(u)r: A Devised Postmodern Experiment

Colo(u)r: A Devised Postmodern Experiment

Colo(u)r: A Devised Postmodern Experiment

Colo(u)r: A Devised Postmodern Experiment

Colo(u)r: A Devised Postmodern Experiment

Colo(u)r: A Devised Postmodern Experiment

Colo(u)r: A Devised Postmodern Experiment
AS YOU LIKE IT
by William Shakespeare. Photos by Jared Tseng. Waco, TX. September 2012.
AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare
Act III, Scene 2
Directed by Zach Dailey
Rosalind - Molly Shevaun Reed
Celia - Jaime Lee
Orlando - Omari Williams
Jacques - Shane Weikel

AS YOU LIKE IT Act III, Scene 2

AS YOU LIKE IT Act III, Scene 2

AS YOU LIKE IT Act III, Scene 2

AS YOU LIKE IT Act III, Scene 2

AS YOU LIKE IT Act III, Scene 2

AS YOU LIKE IT Act III, Scene 2

AS YOU LIKE IT Act III, Scene 2

AS YOU LIKE IT Act III, Scene 2