Douglas Aibel
Douglas Aibel | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Artistic Director, Theatrical producer, and casting director |
| Years active | 1985 - present |
| Awards | Obie, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Artios, Independent Spirit Robert Altman |
Douglas Aibel is an American theatrical producer and film casting director. He is an Artistic Director for Vineyard Theatre.[1] He has frequently collaborated with M. Night Shyamalan, Wes Anderson, James Gray and Noah Baumbach.
Career
[edit]Aibel began his work in theatre in 1982, joining Vineyard Theatre as an associate director and becoming Artistic Director in 1985.[2] His producing credits with Vineyard include How I Learned to Drive, Three Tall Women, Avenue Q, The Scottsboro Boys, The Lyons, Indecent (play), Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill and Gloria (play).[3][4][2]
Aibel is also active as a casting director in both television and film. His credits in film include Marriage Story, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Manchester by the Sea, Unbreakable, Dead Man Walking, Armageddon Time, Split, Frances Ha, Little Odessa, 99 Homes, and Moonrise Kingdom.[5] His television credits include Succession, Mozart in the Jungle, Servant, Outer Range, The Devil All the Time (film), Reality (2023 film), and The Staircase.[6][7]
He has received an Obie Award for his work with Vineyard Theatre, in aedition to accepting a special Drama Desk Award and Lucille Lortel Awards for Vineyard Theatre's body of work.[8][9] For his casting work, he has received Artios Awards, the Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award, and he has been nominated for a British Academy Film Awards and an Emmy Awards.[10][11]
Education
[edit]He is a graduate of Vassar college.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER with Douglas Aibel, 2023, retrieved 12 October 2023
- ^ a b Taylor, Kate (July 22, 2009). "Theater and Movies and No Vacation" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ What How I Learned to Drive, Three Tall Women, Avenue Q, and "Daddy" All Have In Common, retrieved 6 October 2023
- ^ Bruckner, D. j r (June 6, 1986). "THEATER: BILLIE HOLIDAY DEPICTED IN 'LADY DAY'" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Get to Know the Casting Director: Douglas Aibel, 2023, retrieved 6 October 2023
- ^ How ‘Succession,’ ‘Hacks,’ and More Made Room for Veteran Supporting Actresses to Land Their First Emmy Noms, 2022, retrieved 6 October 2023
- ^ "'Servant' + M. Night Shyamalan CD Douglas Aibel's Acting Advice".
- ^ Spirit Awards: Nicolas Cage Presents Robert Altman Award to ‘Marriage Story’ Cast, 2020, retrieved 6 October 2023
- ^ Harriet, Little Women, and More Nominated for Casting Society’s Artios Awards, 2023, retrieved 6 October 2023
- ^ "Douglas Aibel, CSA". Television Academy.
- ^ 2020 EE British Academy Film Awards: The Winners, 2020, retrieved 6 October 2023
- ^ Out of Obscurity and Unpredictability, a Steady Diet of Hits, 1997, retrieved 6 October 2023