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Joanna Syiek

Joanna Syiek | Los Angeles based theatre director for musicals, plays, new works, immersive pieces and more

Director/Choreographer/Producer

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Hello. What stirs your soul?

For me, it’s good art.
I like deep conversation, thoughtful theatre, and creating things that make us feel a bit more alive.

I am a queer, Los Angeles-based director who specializes in new works, musical theatre, and reimagined stories. I founded a theatre initiative (Color & Light Theatre Ensemble) committed to performing contemporary works that allow us to better examine the world in which we live.

I love bringing a wild idea from page to stage, and have a soft spot for pieces that mesh historical retellings with a rock score. Let’s make magic together, shall we?

Group of people gathered around a mic, joyfully singing at a bar. Things to Ruin.

Want to chat more?

Looking for a director/choreographer-type for your next project? Seeking another pair of eyes on your script? Want to share your score with eager ears?
Drop me a line:

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FFrom Color & Light Theatre Ensemble's production of "LIZZIE" (Dir. Joanna Syiek). Stage Raw Recommended | Nominated for 11 BroadwayWorld Awards.

Let’s get to know each other better

VoyageLA Interview

Learn how I got started with Color & Light Theatre Ensemble and one way to think about success when in comes to setting yourself apart.

Directing theatre in Los Angeles. Pictured here a view of the stage with giraffes, lions and a director looking on. | Joanna Syiek | Color & Light Theatre Ensemble

Canvas Rebel Interview

Learn what inspired the decision to start directing in my early years and her thoughts on how we can better support creatives going forward.

“Color and Light is infuriatingly great.”

"Just when you think the team at Color and Light Ensemble can't get any better, they do."

What a few others have said:

  • Of LIZZIE: "Part throat-ripping rock concert, part riveting theatre invention. This is rage rock at its finest."

    — Broadway World

  • Of The Pokemusical: "The creative team and the stellar direction of Joanna Syiek has created a monster hit...this show deserves a full run at the Ahmanson!"

    - The Examiner

  • Of The Bully Problem: "The cast is invigorated by Joanna Syiek's precise and inventive direction and choreography."

    — Better Lemons