My theatre journey began at age 5, at a summer camp that became the place where I first caught the theatre bug. I returned every summer, and at 18, I stepped into the role of director for the upper division. That's when my directing career began.

That foundation carried into my theatre major at the University of Southern California, where I further developed my skillset through directing and film coursework, as well as choreographing musicals for Musical Theatre Repertory – USC’s student musical theatre organization.

In 2020, during the pandemic, I founded Off-Sunset Studios, directing and producing youth movie-musicals that gave high schoolers a way to perform when live theatre wasn't possible – all while following COVID safety protocols – keeping young performers creating even when the stage wasn't available to them.

Most recently, in 2025, I directed Finding Nemo Jr. for Broadway Workshop in New York City, bringing years of experience with young performers to a professional theatre setting.

Beyond directing, I also work with performers one-on-one, offering:

  • Acting and audition coaching

  • Self-tape support

  • High school & college audition prep

Looking for a director, assistant director, or audition coach? Get in touch! I'd love to hear from you.

Heathers

Off-Sunset Studios

Directed by Tristan McIntyre

Spring 2021

Into the Woods

Off-Sunset Studios

Directed by Tristan McIntyre

Fall 2020