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(Director) is a director of new plays, radical adaptations, and devised work. Recent: Galatea by MJ Kaufman (Brooklyn Bridge Park), His Chest Is Only Skeleton by Julia Izumi (Playwrights Horizons),#GRACED by Vanessa Garcia (Zoetic Stage), A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile by MJ Kaufman (Purchase College). Sarah is an Associated Artist of New Georges and Target Margin Theater, a former member of Elevator Repair Service, and has taught at Dartmouth College, Purchase College, and NYU. As Director of Artistic Programming at Theatre Row, she created the Kitchen Sink Residency for new work development. SDCF Barbara Whitman Award Finalist, Mercury Store Lead Artist, Drama League Resident, National Directors Fellow, WP Theater Directing Lab Member, Clubbed Thumb Directing Fellow. Upcoming: A Woman Among Women by Julia May Jonas (The Bushwick Starr/New Georges).

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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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Assistant Director
 
[Broadway, 2001]
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The Gateway’s HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE Starring Nancy Kerrigan Returns To Long Island
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

The Gateway will present the return of its Holiday Spectacular on Ice, running November 28, 2025 through January 4, 2026 in Bellport.
Torrey Townsend’s JEWISH PLOT World Premiere Gets New Venue And Performance Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Torrey Townsend’s Jewish Plot, directed by Sarah Hughes, makes its world premiere October 22–November 7, 2025, at Theatre 154 in Manhattan.Tickets available now.
Torrey Townsend's JEWISH PLOT World Premiere to be Presented at The Brick
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

An adaptation of a fictional long-lost Victorian masterpiece, Torrey Townsend's Jewish Plot erupts into an emotional and theatrical appeal to what it means to be an American Jew today. Performances are set for The Brick. Learn more!
Alan Ayckbourn's EARTH ANGEL Comes to the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

Alan Ayckbourn's latest play, Earth Angel,  has opened at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre – a cast comprising Elizabeth Boag, Iskandar Eaton, Stuart Fox, Liza Goddard, Russell Richardson and Hayden Wood are directed by the author.
Alan Ayckbourn's EARTH ANGEL Comes to The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

Alan Ayckbourn's latest comedy, Earth Angel, opens at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. Learn more about this upcoming production and how to get tickets here.
NOISES OFF Opens at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in First-Ever In-the-Round Production
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

The first-ever in-the-round production of Michael Frayn’s legendary farce Noises Off is now playing at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre through 6 September 2025.
Cast Set for SLEEPING BEAUTY at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2025

The cast has been revealed for this year’s sparkling Christmas show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, Sleeping Beauty. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For EARTH ANGEL at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

The cast has been announced for Alan Ayckbourn’s latest comedy, Earth Angel, at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre. Learn more about the show and cast here!
Cast Set For NOISES OFF at the Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

Casting has been announced for the first ever in-the-round production of Michael Frayn’s legendary farce Noises Off at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre. Learn more here!
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (MORE OR LESS) Comes to The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

A new adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Love's Labour's Lost (more or less) can be seen at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre later this month. 
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (MORE OR LESS) Comes to Stephen Joseph Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhous
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Rehearsals are under way for a vibrant new adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Love's Labour's Lost (more or less) – a co-production between Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre and Prescot's Shakespeare North Playhouse.
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (MORE OR LESS) at Stephen Joseph Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

The cast has been announced for a new adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, Love’s Labour’s Lost (more or less) – a co-production between Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre and Prescot’s Shakespeare North Playhouse for spring 2025.
Julia May Jonas' A WOMAN AMONG WOMEN Extended at The Bushwick Starr
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

The Bushwick Starr will open the first Season in their new theater with the world premiere of A WOMAN AMONG WOMEN by Julia May Jonas, directed by Sarah Hughes, and co-produced with New Georges. The production has been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE WHITBY REBELS is Now Playing at the Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

The autumn show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, The Whitby Rebels, is now on and runs until Saturday 2 November. 
Cast Set For ALADDIN at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2024

Casting has been announced for this year’s Christmas show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, Aladdin. David Ahmad, Jessica Dennis, Matthew Koon, Carl Patrick and Ash Weir will be directed by Gemma Fairlie in the show which runs from 29 November to 28 December.
WP Theater Unveils 2024-2026 Lab Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

WP THEATER has revealed the 15 artists selected for the 2024-2026 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins this fall and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival. Learn more about the artists!
Cast Set for Julia May Jonas' A WOMAN AMONG WOMEN at The Bushwick Starr
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

The Bushwick Starr will open the first Season in our new theater with the world premiere of A WOMAN AMONG WOMEN by Julia May Jonas. A Woman Among Women takes on Arthur Miller’s All My Sons—challenging the audience to participate in the making of a tragic hero. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For THE WHITBY REBELS at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

Casting has been announced for the autumn show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, The Whitby Rebels. Keith Bartlett, Kieran Foster, Jacqueline King, Duncan MacInnes, Jacqueline Naylor and Louise Mai Newberry will be directed by the SJT’s Artistic Director, Paul Robinson, in the new show by Bea Roberts which runs from 18 October to 2 November.
New Georges Reveals 2024/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

New Georges has announced its 2024/2025 Season. The season will kick off this fall with A Woman Among Women by Julia May Jonas, featuring music by Brian Cavanagh-Strong anddirection by Sarah Hughes.
Julia May Jonas' A WOMAN AMONG WOMEN Comes to The Bushwick Starr Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The Bushwick Starr will open the first Season in our new theater with the world premiere of A WOMAN AMONG WOMEN by Julia May Jonas (Your Own Personal Exegesis at LCT3, New York Times Editor's Pick debut novel, Vladimir), directed by Sarah Hughes (Daphne by Renae Simone Jarrett at LCT3, Galatea by MJ Kaufman at Brooklyn Bridge Park), and co-produced with New Georges (HILMA at the Wilma, Grief Hotel at The Public).

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