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My name is Tommy, and I’m a New York-based theatre director & experintial storyteller with a BFA in Drama Directing from New York University. I am the Artistic Director of Timber Lake Playhouse and a proud Member of The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. Learn more about me HERE. Keep scrolling to see what I’ve been up to lately!
Recent & Upcoming
DGRW
Tommy has signed with DGRW, a leading New York agency representing some of the most influential voices in contemporary theatre. With a shared belief in curiosity, boldness, and the transformative power of storytelling, Tommy’s collaboration with DGRW signals an exciting new chapter of creative expansion and opportunity.
Timber Lake Playhouse 2026
This spring, Tommy begins his third season as the youngest Artistic Director of an Actor’s Equity Association regional theatre in the United States. Timber Lake Playhouse, founded in 1961, is the oldest continuously operating professional and resident summer theatre company in Illinois. In four months, Tommy will produce seven Mainstage Productions, two Youth Productions, over a dozen Live Concerts, forty-plus Cabarets and a multi-location Gala Experience. Tommy is eager to direct Les Misérables and a brand new musical by Billy Recce.
Disney’s Newsies
Tommy Ranieri directs Disney’s Newsies at The Argyle Theatre in Babylon, NY - running January 29 through March 22, 2026. Based on the 1992 Disney film and inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, the production joins The Argyle’s 2025–26 Main Stage season as a high-octane showcase of large-scale ensemble theatre, filled with explosive movement, youthful grit, and the enduring need to fight exploitation. Purchase tickets HERE. Check out photos from Newsies and a sizzle reel too!
