Nick Browne

Nick Browne is a New York City-based freelance director, producer, and educator committed to new play development, elevating underserved voices, and expanding the boundaries of the American theater. They are currently a member of the 2025-26 Roundabout Directors Group Cohort, and was the SDCF Directing Observer for Swept Away on Broadway, collaborating with Michael Mayer and Johanna McKeon. Nick's directing work is known for its dynamic use of movement and ensemble-based storytelling, often merging realism with heightened theatrical forms such as puppetry, ensemble work, dance, live music, and mask work.

Recent directing credits include Joey Merlo’s Midnight Coleslaw's Tales from Beyond the Closet!!! (2024 Core Production, The Tank), Jordan Tannahill’s Is My Microphone On? (Center at West Park), the world premiere of Max Keane’s Keynote at Necro-con (The Brick), Carol Mazhuvancheril’s Song of Joy (2023 Core Production, The Tank), Simon Stephens’ Punk Rock (Chinatown Soup), and Ike Holter’s HIT THE WALL (National Historic Landmark; The Stonewall Inn). Additionally, he has directed Jordan Tannahill’s Concord Floral (Brooklyn College), Platforms (LAByrinth Theater Co. Barn Series), and HIT THE WALL (NYU, A Streak of Violet).