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Peter works extensively as a director of theater, musical theater, opera and new work development. He is the Founding Artistic Director of Theater Latté Da, a Twin Cities-based company dedicated to adventurous music-theater. Since the company’s inception in 1992, Peter has directed 82 main-stage productions, including 13 world premieres and 13 area premieres. In 2012 the company launched NEXT, a major new works initiative for the development of new music-theater.



Directing highlights include Other Desert Cities, M. Butterfly and Private Lives for the Guthrie Theater, record-breaking productions of Annie, The Wizard of Oz, and the world premiere of Disney’s High School Musical for the Children’s Theatre Company; Cosi fan tutte for the Minnesota Opera; Doubt, Once on this Island and Miss Julie for Ten Thousand Things; Guys and Dolls and Oklahoma! for Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre; and award-winning productions of Spring Awakening, La Bohème, Old Wicked Songs and Violet for Theater Latté Da.

Peter frequently directs workshops of new plays, musicals and operas with Theater Latté Da, the Playwrights’ Center, Philadelphia’s PlayPenn and the Illusion Theatre, where he is an artistic associate.

He is the creator of All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, which premiered in a live broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio and has since been broadcast around the globe. In 2018, All is Calm received its Off-Broadway debut at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, for which it won a 2019 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. This original docu-musical had its world premiere in a live broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio in 2007. Since that time, the show has enjoyed global success reaching more than 50 cities playing prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), Cal Performances (Berkeley, CA) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York). The show has toured 11 season across North America and has been licensed and performed by theater companies and choruses across the US and Canada. Peter is also the creator of Steerage Song along with musician and storyteller Dan Chouinard. Steerage Song is a new musical about the European American immigrant experience between 1845 and 1924 seen through the lens of the current immigration debate. The work includes songs from 25 countries and is performed in 18 different languages.

Peter has been named one of Minnesota’s Artists of the Year by the Star Tribune (2001, 2007, 2011), Theater Artist of the Year (2010) by Lavender Magazine, Best Director of the Year (2006, 2010) by City Pages and Artist of the Year by City Pages(2012). He has received nine Ivey Awards for Overall Excellence, and has been awarded grants and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, Theater Communications Group, the Minnesota State Arts Board and the McKnight Foundation.

Peter has served on the board of directors for the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, Alive and Kickin’ and the Twin Cities’ Ivey Awards. He also served on the steering committee for the creation of the Minnesota Theater Alliance. He has been as a panelist and evaluator for the Playwrights’ Center, the McKnight Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board and the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals.

Peter has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and Theater from St. John’s University and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Directing from University of Wisconsin – Madison.

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Cast Set For A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD at Asolo Rep
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the inaugural production of Asolo Rep's summer children's show, A Year With Frog and Toad.
Asolo Rep and All Faiths Food Bank Partner on JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Matinee
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

A new “Partnership with Purpose” will ensure everyone in the community has access to high-quality theatre at an affordable price, while supporting All Faiths Food Bank's work.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Extended for Two Weeks at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

Jesus Christ Superstar will be extended for two weeks at Asolo Repertory Theatre! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets to the extended run here!
Jennifer Maisel's PROVENANCE To Have Developmental Workshop At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the developmental workshop and staged reading of Jennifer Maisel's new play Provenance, directed by Casey Stangl. The closed reading will take place Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 1:30 pm at Asolo Rep's Weiler Rehearsal Hall.
Photos: Meet the Stars of JESUS CHRIS SUPERSTAR At Asolo Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has released first look photos of the stars of Jesus Christ Superstar, which begins previews on May 14, 2025. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Jesus Christ Superstar runs May 14 – June 15. 
Ann Morrison, Heathcliff Saunders and More Set for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the epic closing of the 2024 – 2025 Season, Jesus Christ Superstar, which begins previews on May 14, 2025. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Jesus Christ Superstar runs May 14 – June 15. 
Asolo Repertory Theatre Receives Grant to Expand Access of Live Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Apr 5, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced that it has received a $5,000 education grant from the Manatee Community Foundation in support of Asolo Rep On Tour.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Celebrates Facility Expansion
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrated with a ribbon cutting of the new Jody Reston Costume Storage, the future home of Asolo Rep's $1 Million costume collection on Saturday, March 29.
Photos: Meet the Stars of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR At Asolo Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has released pre-production photos of the Regional Premiere of the tour-de-force play Good Night, Oscar, which begins previews on April 2, 2025. See stars Max Roll and Sasha Andreev in costume!
Arts Advocates Reveals April 2025 Events
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of April events, which includes a luncheon with guest speaker Peter Rothstein, producing artistic director of Asolo Rep, and more.
Cast Set for GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025

​Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the complete cast for the Regional Premiere of the tour-de-force play Good Night, Oscar. See who is starring and learn more about the production!
Reimagined MOVIN' OUT To Open Asolo Repertory Theatre 2025 " 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its new, expanded 2025-2026 season.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Reveals New Family Programming For 2025
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the launch of new family programming for Summer and Fall 2025. Learn more about the full upcoming event lineup here!
Photos: ANNA OF THE TROPICS At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has released production photos of the Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama Anna in the Tropics, running through March 13, 2025. Directed by Marcela Lorca. Check out photos from the show.
Cast Set For ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama Anna in the Tropics, which begins previews in February.
Review: LADY MOLLY OF SCOTLAND YARD at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Jan 28, 2025

What did Broadwayworld's critic think of LADY MOLLY OF SCOTLAND YARD at Asolo Repertory Theatre? Read the full review here and learn more about the production,.
Complete Cast Set for Ken Ludwig's LADY MOLLY OF SCOTLAND YARD at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

​Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the complete cast for the World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's Lady Molly of Scotland Yard. See who is starring and learn more about the production.
Asolo Rep and Jewish Federation Will Host First Annual Asolo Luminary Award Honoring Playwright Ken Ludwig  
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

 Asolo Repertory Theatre and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee have announced their partnership to host the First Annual Asolo Luminary Award, sponsored by Joel and Gail Morganroth.
Cast & Creative Team Set for ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 at Asolo Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

Asolo Repertory Theatre, in partnership with The Ringling, has revealed the cast and creative team for the Sarasota Premiere of All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Asolo Rep Receives $15,000 Capacity Building Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Asolo Repertory Theatre has received a $15,000 Capacity Building Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support the development of a five-year strategic plan for the theatre.

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