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Creative Team

Portrait of Sheldon Epps

Sheldon Epps

Director

Archival portrait of E. R. Braithwaite

E.R. Braithwaite

Autobiography

Portrait of Joseph Joubert

Joseph Joubert

Orchestrator

Portrait of Sean Greene

Sean Greene

Musical Director

Portrait of Keiran Donovan

Keiran Donovan

Choreographer

Portrait of Shereen Phillips

Shereen Phillips

Dramaturg

Portrait of Debbie O'Brien

Debbie O'Brien

Casting Director

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Why These Visionaries

Sheldon Epps - Director

Sheldon Epps is one of the most acclaimed directors in American theatre. Epps is the visionary behind the Tony Award-nominated Blues in the Night and the Broadway musical Play On!, celebrated for blending powerful storytelling with unforgettable music. For over twenty years, he served as Artistic Director of the legendary Pasadena Playhouse, helping shape it into one of America's premier regional theatres. His directing credits also span television classics including Friends, Frasier, and Everybody Loves Raymond. Widely respected for bringing emotional depth, humanity, and commercial appeal to his productions, Epps brings exceptional Broadway pedigree and creative leadership to To Sir, With Love.

Joseph Joubert - Orchestrator

Orchestrations by Joseph Joubert, an acclaimed Broadway composer, arranger, conductor, and musical director whose work spans theatre, television, and symphonic music. Joubert served as musical director and conductor for the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Caroline, or Change and associate conductor for The Color Purple. His theatre credits also include Dreamgirls, Chicago, and Ain't Misbehavin'. He has collaborated with legendary artists including Nina Simone, Gladys Knight, and Patti LaBelle, and is renowned for creating rich, cinematic orchestrations that blend jazz, gospel, and contemporary musical theatre. Joseph Joubert brings exceptional Broadway pedigree, musical sophistication, and emotional power to To Sir, With Love.