LESLIE BUXBAUM’s writing/directing credits: Grammy award-winning Third Coast Percussion, About Face, House Theatre, Steppenwolf 1700, The Actors Gymnasium, Redmoon, New Victory, PS 122, among others. Since 2011, she’s been a collaborating writer and director with the MacArthur award-winning dance-theater company Lucky Plush Productions, and for a decade was co-founder, co-writer and director with the physical theater company 500 Clown. Both companies have toured widely throughout the US and internationally. Being an actor with NYC’s Elevator Repair Service many years ago was a formative experience. Leslie is Associate Professor of Practice in Theater and Performance Studies, University of Chicago..
Bio as of 3/2026