Douglas Aibel Explained

Douglas Aibel
Nationality:American
Occupation: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. He frequently collaborated with M. Night Shyamalan, Wes Anderson, James Gray and Noah Baumbach.

Career

Aibel began his work in theatre in 1982 joining Vineyard Theatre as an associate director and becoming Artistic Director in 1985.[1] His producing credits there 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).[2] [1]

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. Television credits include Succession, Mozart in the Jungle, Servant, Outer Range, The Devil All the Time (film), Reality (2023 film), and The Staircase.[3]

For his work with Vineyard Theatre, he received an Obie Award, and accepted special Drama Desk Award and Lucille Lortel Awards for Vineyard Theatre's body of work. 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.[4]

Education

He is a graduate of Vassar college

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Theater and Movies and No Vacation. Kate. Taylor. July 22, 2009. NYTimes.com.
  2. Web site: THEATER: BILLIE HOLIDAY DEPICTED IN 'LADY DAY'. D. j r. Bruckner. June 6, 1986. NYTimes.com.
  3. Web site: ‘Servant’ + M. Night Shyamalan CD Douglas Aibel’s Acting Advice.
  4. Web site: Douglas Aibel, CSA. Television Academy.