Directing

My goal as a theatre artist is to create moving, honest, and thought-provoking theatre, in which all elements of the production serve to explore the themes and messages within a text. I am guided by the principles of Collaboration, Communication, Inclusivity, Physical and emotional safety of actors, crew, designers, and staff, and Integrity to the story. 
"Liz Whittaker, our fearless director, has been the very embodiment of female strength, power, guidance, and compassion. She has respected her actors and the rest of the production team by creating safe spaces for all. She is trained in intimacy choreography and has crafted these intimate moments in the play with care, precision, and thoughtfulness." - Playwright Chelsea Hickman on Safe

Education

Experience
Master's Degree in Creative Writing
Lindenwood University, 2017
​Playwrighting, Screenwriting

Bachelor's in Theatre Education
BYU-Idaho, 2012
Technical Theatre, Directing I, Theatre for Educators

Other Qualifications

  • Extensive acting experience throughout Utah and Salt Lake Valleys, Rocky Mountain region
  • Experience working as a private acting and audition coach for individuals
  • Founding committee member of BYU-Idaho's theatre camp for youth, which included developing a curriculum for 14 through 18-year-olds and creating and executing a revue show within one week

Rates

$100 - $1500 flat rate per project
(negotiable)​
Safe
Director
An Other Theater Co / Provo, UT / 2020 

The Moors 
Assistant Director
An Other Theater Co / Provo, UT / 2020 

This Castle Needs a Good Scouring 
Choreographer 
The Echo Theatre / Provo, UT / 2015

Drama I - IV, Technical Theatre
Assistant Instructor/Director
Hillcrest High School / Idaho Falls, ID / 2012

Proof (excerpt) 
Director 
BYU-Idaho / Rexburg, ID / 2012

BYU-Idaho Youth Theatre Camp
Founding Member/Instructor/Scene Director
BYU-Idaho / Rexburg, ID / 2011 - 2012
 
Riders to the Sea
Director
BYU-Idaho / Rexburg, ID / 2008

Playmill Theatre Youth Theatre Camp
Instructor/Scene Director
Playmill Theatre / West Yellowstone, MT / 2006, 2007, 2013