Blayze Teicher (she/her) is a theater and film director from Orlando, FL with roots in New York City. She is a 2020-2022 National Directing Fellow with The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center and a 2021-2022 Directing Fellow with Clubbed Thumb. She served as the Resident Director of the Off-Broadway immersive hit TRAINSPOTTING LIVE and as Resident Director of The Parsnip Ship, a podcast series of new plays paired with live music.
As a filmmaker, her work has screened across the country at Framline43 International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (San Francisco), Out on Film (Atlanta), Cinema Diverse (Palm Springs), qFlix Philadelphia, San Antonio QFest, and has been featured on NewNowNext, Gayety, Huffington Post, Broadway World TV, and Funny or Die. She directed the award-winning comedy series INTERESTED IN, now streaming on Amazon Prime. She supported director Randy Harrison on NEW YORK IS DEAD, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and won best comedy at New York Television Festival.
She has staged new plays and musicals at venues such as The Signature Theatre, Primary Stages, 54 Below, The Vineyard, BAM, The Duke, Wild Project, The Drama League, HERE Arts, and The Flea. Blayze has assisted for Schele Williams (ASCAP), Portia Krieger (2ST Uptown, NYMF), Ilana Ransom Toeplitz, and Sarna Lapine and worked for Broadway producers Jennifer Isaacson, Harriet Leve, and David Garfinkle.
Blayze is a proud member of The Ring of Keys & Associate Member of SDC. She's an even prouder momma to her rescue dog and cat, Beatrix & Scully.
Amy Berryman,
Actor/Playwright
Working with Blayze is an utter joy. She has a unique perspective and a calm vibe that allows everyone in the room to feel comfortable and open.
Ricki Lynée,
Actor/Producer
Blayze is one of the most brilliant and trustworthy directors that I’ve ever worked with. She is also one of the most thoughtful, caring and committed individuals that I know. Anyone new to working with Blayze should know they’re in good hands
Michael Witkes,
Creator, Interested In
She completely elevated my series by using her strong point of view and aesthetic. She’s great to work with because she is assertive and compassionate at the same time. Her passion for telling queer stories is contagious!