Meet Justin Emeka, a nationally and internationally renowned professional director in theater and film. He is a full member of SDC (Society of Stage Directors & Choreographers) and also serves on SDC's Executive Board as a Regional Rep. Justin is the Resident Director at Pittsburgh Public Theater where he has directed productions such as Lynn Nottage's Sweat, Christopher Demus-Scott's American Son, and August Wilson's Two Trains Running.

Justin's impressive resume also includes Off-Broadway credits, such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet at Classical Theatre of Harlem, as well as directing productions at various regional theaters across the country. Recently, Justin received a Drama League Fellowship in Television/Film Directing, and served as the "Shadow Director" for two episodes of the Disney+ Limited (8-part) series, A Small Light, while on location in Prague.

In addition to his theater work, Justin has also directed two award-winning short films, "Six Winters Gone Still" and "Biological." We were thrilled to have Justin on The Day With Trae to discuss his impressive career in theater and film.

Learn more about Justin by visiting: http://www.justinemeka.com/

Photos: Susan Fried

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