Kaitlin Argeaux

Experience

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  Theatre Directing

  Jan 2006 - now

  Freelance Theatre Director

  Originally hailing from Tampa, FL Kaitlin holds a BA from Florida State University and an MFA in Theatre Directing from the University of Essex (East-15 Acting School). She has 14 years of dance training including ballet and pointe, jazz, clogging, tap, modern, and hip-hop. She also studied Commedia Dell’arte under Paola Cavallin and had the privilege to train in Meyerhold’s Biomechanics at the prestigious GITIS Academy in Moscow. Since moving to London she has directed for the Camden, Brighton, and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, the Keochang International Festival of Theatre in South Korea, freelance directed for several theatre companies both UK and USA based, and in 2009 she started Théâtre Libre, a physical theatre company. Show less

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  Hallway Productions

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Freelance director

  Directed as part of the 24 hour series developed by Margaret Hall. 24 Hours Underground and 24 Hours: Pub.

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  Red on Black Productions

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Freelance director

  Directed "Throwing Overboard the Dead and Dying" a play written by Heather Taylor for the Turner Plays at Camden Fringe Festival 2008."...the impact...was concentrated... particularly in scary flatmate drama Throwing Overboard The Dead and Dying...relationships were fascinating and dealt with confidently...presenting tensions...in sophisticated, atypical ways..." -The Londonist

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  Théâtre Libre

  Mar 2009 - May 2009

  Producer/Director

  Produced a double bill of greek classics, Lysistrata and The Bacchae with my theatre company Théâtre Libre.Directed Lysistrata, updating it to the streets of London in a highly physical adaptation. "...a brave attempt to breathe new life into the classic which ultimately succeeds...refreshing to see the ancient translated into the modern in such a simple but effective way..." -The British Theatre Guide

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  Evolved Pictures

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Director

  Directed a trailer for Landscape Of Lies with Evolved Pictures in association with AB Productions. General assisting with production.

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  A Laughing Matter Productions

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  Director

  Directed a new comedy, PUSH, written by Shane Callaghan and Hayley Goggin. Performed as part of the Gaea Festival."Kaitlin Argeaux's direction was one of the strong elements of the play..." -Theatre Bubble ***

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  Théâtre Libre

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  Director/Producer

  I conceived and produced "Journeys Home" a showcase of 3 short comedies by 3 new writers as part of the Crystal Palace Overground Festival."Waiting At Goodge Street"Written by Michael SandsDirected by Jules Tipton"Still In Progress"Written by Shane CallaghanDirected by Kaitlin Argeaux"Homesick"Written by Hayley GogginDirected by El West

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  Paradigm Theatre Company

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  Visiting Director

  Directed a rehearsed reading of an adaptation of Moliere's "The Love Doctor" starring Dudley Sutton and the cast of Paradigm Theatre Company. "...all the Paradigm actors came together and delivered a hilarious final offering." RemoteGoat *****

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  Wired To The Moon

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

  Director

  Directed the premier of Julia Lee Dean's one man show "Is It Really Good To Talk?" as part of the 2012 Camden Fringe Festival"A charming and entertaining piece..." Remotegoat ***"...geniunely funny and a little nostalgic" -Camden Voyeur"...director Kaitlin Argeaux has done well to break up the speech into manageable scenes, and makes full use of the space in width and height...a good performance that is both light-hearted and tragic at times." -One Stop Arts ***

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  Théâtre Libre

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Director

  Directed HOUSE OF ATREUSA physical adaptation of Aeschylus' "The Libation Bearers" updated to 2013. Adapted by Ozlem OzhabesProduced by Aoife Madden"Greek tragedy told with clarity...a satisfying production.Here is incest, sex , murder and guilt in the grand scale." Remotegoat ****"...haunting and dynamic""a brutal, tension filled experience...""...a new and energetic approach to myth by a dynamic new company, which should be praised for its expressive intensity." What's Peen Seen ***"The movement is slickly choreographed and the unison of the Chorus is frankly impressive. Kaitlin Argeaux’s direction of a complex play keeps up the pace..." "...a high calibre company with somewhere to go" Theatre Bubble ***"Théâtre Libre...was no doubt going to set its own bar pretty high. Under the daring direction of bright young thing Kaitlin Argeaux, a US-bred London adoptee with a penchant for escaping clichés, this adaptation(...) takes the usual plot suspects (...) to a whole new, physical level..."Overall, a well-executed and certainly innovative performance...Well worth seeing." Everything Theatre **** Show less

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  Théâtre Libre

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Co-Directed THE DAGGER AND WHITE LILY with Justyna ZiarekConceived and Choreographed by Justyna ZiarekWritten by Hayley GogginA dance based adaptation that blurs the line between fantasy and reality..."The most crucial scene (...) is heart-breaking and is made all the more painful by how beautifully it is created. It’s disturbing to be so wrapped up in the scene, but it is so well presented that it is nearly impossible not to be enraptured......The dancing and acting are combined seamlessly, and the message from the show stays with you long after you exit the theatre. The Dagger and White Lily is certainly not for the faint of heart, but it is a moving piece with exceptional dancing." Everything Theatre *** Show less

  • Co-Director

    Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Director

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2013
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  Théâtre Libre

  Feb 2014 - Mar 2014

  Director

  Directed HEROCo-directed with Jo Bunnell-ThompsonWritten by Laura Bess JerniganMovement by Justyna ZiarekPremiered at the Tristan Bates Theatre as part of the Women In Arts Festival (December 2013) which then transferred to the Leicester Square Theatre in 2014Using movement, dance, and live music, we spin a mythical tale of adventure and sacrifice – exploring what it means to be a HERO."It is an enjoyable and light-hearted tale with a darker underbelly that is referenced but never wholly revealed. ...the strength of the show lies in the storytelling, which is what folklore is all about. "​ British Theatre Guide"​...directors Kaitlin Argeaux and Jo Bunnell-Thompson have created some beautiful imagery...This is clearly an ambitious young company with engaging ideas and some serious talent." Everything Theatre Show less

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  Théâtre Libre

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2015

  Director

  Directed SaloméWritten by Oscar WildeAdapted by Shane CallaghanProduced by Oran DoyleMovement by Justyna ZiarekMovement, dance and music come together to provide a modern spin on Oscar Wilde’s classic play. A feminist, physical adaptation. "Theatre Libre's style of physical theatre is well suited to creating the sexually charged world of the play."​"This is an innovative take on a classic, very much in the spirit of Wilde's daring and luxurious take on theatre...an affecting piece of theatre that is both thought provoking and enjoyable."​ - Female Arts ****"There are some lovely touches by director Kaitlin Argeaux. The opening sequence in which Salomé is unveiled...veers between ethereal and disturbing...The dance of the seven veils (...) it may not be the dance I expected, but it's magnificent nonetheless.There are some distinct flashes of brilliance in this play and a huge amount of ambition...Salomé is every bit as monstrous and disturbing as it should be."​View From the Gods ***"Théâtre Libre’s interpretation of Salomé is compelling."A Younger Theatre"...Argeaux’s modern, feminist interpretation of the play is intelligent and well thought out"The F Word"It is with much credit to Théâtre Libre’s director Kaitlin Argeaux for not limiting the focus on the drama of the play but mastering the ability to evoke an engaging and terrifying image of Salome through great support and superb execution of its leading actress....Théâtre Libre has taken Wilde’s text to the next level with their gift for physical theatre..."London Theatre 1 ****(Chosen for the Top Ten Theatre shows in 2015 by Trend Fem)"Fearless, beautifully stylized physical theatre....a powerful, intelligently theatrical performance from a company well worth watching."Remotegoat **** Show less

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  THEATRE LIBRE LTD

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Director

  The Chairs Written by: Eugene IonescoCoordinated a read-through of Ionesco's absurdist play with theatre veterans Dudley Sutton and Kate Binchy.

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  THEATRE LIBRE LTD

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

  The Merchant of Edwin DroodWritten by Laura Bess-JerniganDirected by Kaitlin ArgeauxDirected this short piece as part of the Save Harkers campaign, the event was performed 9 Dec 2017 and included members of the Harker family. Peter PanWritten by J.M. BarrieAdapted by Kaitlin ArgeauxCo-Directed by Kaitlin Argeaux and Jutyna Ziarek Justyna and I volunteered Saturdays with the students of Eastlea Secondary school to put together a physical adaptation of Peter Pan panto.

  • Director

    Dec 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Director

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
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  Théâtre Libre

  Oct 2019 - now

  Founded in 2009, Théâtre Libre is a feminist, physical theatre company based in London, UK. Théâtre Libre is committed to the staging of powerful female leads and to the exploration and subversion of female heroine and villain archetypes. TL's portfolio includes bold re-imaginings of characters ranging from Clytemnestra and Salome, to the Italian martyr Maria Goretti, and their work has garnered rave reviews from publications such the Londonist, F Word, and the British Theatre Guide. TL's process is highly collaborative, drawing not just on the skills of the cast and creatives, but also on those of other artistic mediums. TL has worked with poets, musicians, dancers, light installation artists, and green screen projection specialists as part of their experimentation with form and media. Show less Directed DUTCHMANWritten by Amiri Baraka (LeRoi Jones)Produced by Outer Gaea Company and James Barnes in association with Théâtre LibreMovement by Justyna ZiarekAssociate Directed by Sheila NortleyDutchman is Amiri Baraka's award-winning one-act play, revolving around two characters: Lula, a white woman, and Clay, a black man. It lands right at the intersectionality of race, gender and class to present an explosive exploration of white privilege, masculinity, power and sexuality."As part of Black History Month, Kaitlin Argeaux has resurrected Amiri Baraka’s 1964 political allegory Dutchman...Its uncompromising assault on black integration in purely elitist white terms is still powerful." - Morning Star ***"...an engaging, confident performance." - British Theatre Guide"Director Kaitlin Argeaux begins to encapsulate the complexity of intersectionality and this makes for an intriguing watch...A political piece of theatre delivered satirically..." - Theatre Full Stop ****"Hallucinatory and challenging, it has lost none of its power to speak to race relations today..." - Ought To Be Clowns"Kaitlin Argeaux, working with associate director Sheila Nortley, aids the central performers with a tightly controlled ensemble who make up other passengers." - Once A Week Theatre"Kaitlin Argeaux’ sensitive direction brings out strong performances from her cast. This is a challenging piece rhythmically, and she succeeds in building the tension and unease to their natural and very violent conclusion." - View From the Outside Show less

  • Artistic Director

    Jan 2009 - now

  • Director

    Oct 2019 - Oct 2019