Director.
Writer.
Performer.

Adam Arian is a director, writer and performer based in New York City.

“Adam Arian’s direction is smooth.”

The New York Times · Clinton

“The overarching vision belongs to the hugely talented Adam Arian… he obviously tore into the daunting work with relish. …a thrilling, rarely-taken ride.”

San Diego News Network · Camino Real

Also directed: Fantasy Football the Musical? · Clementine and the Cyber Ducks · BURN · Attic Dwellers · In A Word · I Will Go… I Will Go…

“This production, brilliantly directed by Adam Arian… makes just about every moment visually, aurally and dramatically thrilling. His luminous vision is realized by the dazzling contributions of his designers… a jaw-dropping conflation of Waiting for Godot, The Rocky Horror Show, Men in Black and A Clockwork Orange.”

San Diego News Network · Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

“To see this production is a privilege that restores one’s faith in the future of American theater…”

La Jolla Light · Camino Real

“…truly one of the year’s most evocative shows. … it was extraordinary, the kind of experience the dedicated theatergoer adores.”

San Diego Theatre Scene · Best of the Year

“Patté Award winning director Adam Arian gives the piece the perfect comic spin.”

SDNN · Clementine and the Cyber Ducks

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Performing

“Adam Arian, who was terrific in “Bomb-itty of Errors,” a couple of years back, shines as Lucentio.”

The New Yorker