Reva Stover
Director
Reva Stover (she/they) is a director, playwright, actress and teaching artist from Orlando, FL with a BFA in acting from the University of Central Florida. Reva has been a teaching artist for over five years. Most recently, she was the Artistic Associate and Education Coordinator for the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company. Her acting credits include several original roles such as Jump (Fay) in association with the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, Best Foot Forward (Lil G) at the Creede Repertory Theatre, Front Page News (Diana) in association with the Cumberland County Playhouse, and Mannequin (Betty). They’ve written works such as Running (Wings of Paper Theatre), Hungry for Paint (Little Yellow House Studio), a series of pieces inspired by Shakespearean sonnets (Revolution Shakespeare), Reasons (Art and Vine Entertainment), and Moments (PWTF). Reva has directed shows such as Tuck Everlasting, a hit dog will holler, This is a Low, A Complicated Hope, MASC, and Man of La Manchin. They’ve assistant directed at The Arden, The Lantern, Weston Theatre Company, and Orlando Repertory Theatre. Reva's work combines Afro-surrealism with 4-Dimensional world building to examine the socioeconomic and sociopolitical issues that affect our society. They are particularly interested in new, underserved, and reimagined works which amplify the stories of marginalized communities. Their goal is to activate artists and audiences alike to join the fight against oppression. Through collaborative play, explorative movement, dramaturgical analysis, and thoughtful conversation, they aim to tell meaningful and entertaining stories that enrich communities and leave audiences thinking. RevaStover.com
Previously at Azuka:
a hit dog will holler