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Pam MacKinnon is an Obie and Lilly Award recipient. Recent credits include: Itamar Moses' Completeness (Playwrights Horizons, SCR) and The Four of Us (MTC, Old Globe) and Bach at Leipzig (NYTW); David Weiner's Extraordinary Chambers (Geffen); Rachel Axler's Smudge (WPP); Cusi Cram's A Lifetime Burning (Primary Stages); Bruce Norris's CLYBOURNE PARK (Playwrights Horizons, Taper) and The Unmentionables (Woolly Mammoth).



She is a frequent interpreter of the plays of Edward Albee, having directed Peter and Jerry (Second Stage, Hartford); Occupant (Signature); A Delicate Balance (Arena); The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? (Alley, Vienna); The Play About the Baby (Philadelphia, Goodman); Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Steppenwolf, Arena, upcoming Broadway).

She is an alumna of the Lincoln Center Directors' Lab and the Drama League and sits on the board of the downtown theater Clubbed Thumb, Inc. committed to new American plays.

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Productions

II: Girls :II: Chance :II: Music :II:
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Director
Toni StoneToni Stone
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
Log CabinLog Cabin
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
The Parisian WomanThe Parisian Woman
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
AmelieAmelie
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
AmelieAmelie
 
[Los Angeles, 2016]
Director
China DollChina Doll
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
AmelieAmelie
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Director
A Delicate BalanceA Delicate Balance
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
When We Were Young and UnafraidWhen We Were Young and Unafraid
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
Dinner with FriendsDinner with Friends
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
The Lying LessonThe Lying Lesson
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
Harrison, TX: Three PlaysHarrison, TX: Three Plays
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
Clybourne ParkClybourne Park
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
CompletenessCompleteness
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
Clybourne ParkClybourne Park
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
Edward Albee's Occupant
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
The Four of Us
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Peter and Jerry
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
Bach at Leipzig
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Director

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Pam MacKinnon, Downstate

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Pam MacKinnon, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Pam MacKinnon, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Play

Pam MacKinnon, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play

Pam MacKinnon, Clybourne Park


winner
Obie Awards - 2010 - Directing

Pam MacKinnon, Clybourne Park

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Director

Pam MacKinnon, Clybourne Park

Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play

Pam MacKinnonThe Unmentionables

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Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon Will Depart American Conservatory Theater Photo
Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon Will Depart American Conservatory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

American Conservatory Theater announced that Tony Award–winning Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon will depart the Bay Area’s premier nonprofit theater organization at the close of the 2025/26 season.
American Conservatory Theater Raises $620,000 at Season Gala Photo
American Conservatory Theater Raises $620,000 at Season Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

American Conservatory Theater's annual season gala, Ignite the Night, raised $620,000 to support A.C.T.’s diverse and far-reaching artistic, artist training, and education and community programs.
David Schmitz Named Interim Executive Director of American Conservatory Theater Photo
David Schmitz Named Interim Executive Director of American Conservatory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

American Conservatory Theater has appointed David Schmitz as Interim Executive Director of American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.). Learn more about Schmitz here!
Krystyna Resavy Named as 2025-2026 SDCF Mike Ockrent Fellow Photo
Krystyna Resavy Named as 2025-2026 SDCF Mike Ockrent Fellow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has revealed that Krystyna Resavy has been selected as the 2025-2026 SDCF Mike Ockrent Fellow. Learn more!
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases 65 FOR THE 65TH in Honor of Union Photo
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases 65 FOR THE 65TH in Honor of Union’s Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.
Vineyard Theatre Sets Two World Premieres for 2025-2026 Season Photo
Vineyard Theatre Sets Two World Premieres for 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Vineyard Theatre has revealed its upcoming 43rd Season, which will include two world premiere productions, with a third winter production to be announced soon. Learn more here!
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 5/8/2025; Jobs In Costuming, Choreography, Marketing & More Photo
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 5/8/2025; Jobs In Costuming, Choreography, Marketing & More.
by Sidney Paterra - May 8, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/8/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
The Drama League Unveils 30 Recipients of Directors Project Fellowships Photo
The Drama League Unveils 30 Recipients of Directors Project Fellowships
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

The Drama League has revealed the thirty exceptional stage directors receiving the 2025 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and programs collectively known as The Directors Project. Learn more!
Review: NOBODY LOVES YOU, A MUSICAL at American Conservatory Theatre Photo
Review: NOBODY LOVES YOU, A MUSICAL at American Conservatory Theatre
by Steve Murray - Mar 19, 2025

A.C.T. Artistic Director Pam Mackinnon directs this revival of Itamar Moses and Gaby Alter’s 2013 musical satire of reality TV dating shows, adding a -749-2228uhoo few more songs and fleshing out the character of Jenny to a starring role. The result is a smash hit – refreshing, witty, thoughtful, and very funny. In a world of social media reality, Nobody Loves You focuses a laser eye on what we create about ourselves, how we use that to connect to others, and everyone’s main goal – finding love.
Photos: NOBODY LOVES YOU At American Conservatory Theater Photo
Photos: NOBODY LOVES YOU At American Conservatory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

Check out brand-new production photos from Nobody Loves You, performing at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theater now through Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Video: Inside the NOBODY LOVES YOU Sitzprobe at The Toni Rembe Theater Photo
Video: Inside the NOBODY LOVES YOU Sitzprobe at The Toni Rembe Theater
by Michael Major - Feb 27, 2025

Watch a video from the sitzprobe for Nobody Loves You, opening on February 28 at The Toni Rembe Theater. Performances run through March 30, get your tickets today! The game of love is on!
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 2/27/2025; Jobs In Casting, Publicity and More Photo
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 2/27/2025; Jobs In Casting, Publicity and More
by - Feb 27, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/27/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Video: A.J. Holmes & Kuhoo Verma Sing 'Love Is An Act' From NOBODY LOVES YOU Photo
Video: A.J. Holmes & Kuhoo Verma Sing 'Love Is An Act' From NOBODY LOVES YOU
by Michael Major - Feb 24, 2025

Watch 'Love Is An Act' from NOBODY LOVES YOU - filmed at the sitzprobe for the new musical production at American Conservatory Theater. Watch the new video now!
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 2/20/2025; Jobs In Publicity, Development and More Photo
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 2/20/2025; Jobs In Publicity, Development and More
by - Feb 20, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/20/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
WP Theater Announces 2025 Space Program Residents Photo
WP Theater Announces 2025 Space Program Residents
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

WP Theater has announced the residents of the 2025 Space Program. Crystal Skillman's award winning play, OPEN, will make its Off-Broadway Premiere running July 8th-27th.
A.C.T. Reveals Lineup of Special Events for NOBODY LOVES YOU Photo
A.C.T. Reveals Lineup of Special Events for NOBODY LOVES YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

American Conservatory Theater has revealed the lineup of special events—including guest bartenders, a special tasting night, and an event inspired by the popular Tinder Disrupt series—set to coincide with Nobody Loves You. Learn how to attend.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for NOBODY LOVES YOU at A.C.T. Photo
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for NOBODY LOVES YOU at A.C.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

American Conservatory Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for the hilarious musical comedy, Nobody Loves You, performing at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL at American Conservatory Theatre Photo
Review: A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL at American Conservatory Theatre
by Steve Murray - Dec 14, 2024

What did our critic think of A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL at American Conservatory Theatre?
Photos: A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL World Premiere At American Conservatory Theatre Photo
Photos: A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL World Premiere At American Conservatory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

Check out brand-new production photos from the world premiere of A Whynot Christmas Carol performing at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theater now through Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Todd Waite Will Retire From the Alley Theatre Acting Company Photo
Todd Waite Will Retire From the Alley Theatre Acting Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced that after 25 years, Todd Waite will retire as a member of the Resident Acting Company. Learn more here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Pam MacKinnon been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Downstate, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Clybourne Park, Directing (Obie Awards) for Clybourne Park, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Clybourne Park and Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Unmentionables .

What awards has Pam MacKinnon won?

Pam MacKinnon has won the Obie Award for Directing for Clybourne Park.

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