Sheldon Epps has been Artistic Director of the renowned Pasadena Playhouse since 1997.  Before beginning his tenure at the Playhouse he served as Associate Artistic Director of the Old Globe Theatre for four years.  He was also a co-founder of the Off Broadway theatre,The Production Company. Mr. Epps has directed both plays and musicals at many of the country’s major theatres including the Roundabout, Manhattan Theatre Club, the Guthrie, Playwrights Horizons, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Arena Stage, and the Goodman Theatre.  He conceived the highly acclaimed musicals Play On! and Blues In the Night, which both received Tony Award nominations.  He directed productions of both of those shows on Broadway, in London, and at theatres throughout the world.  He co-directed the Broadway production of Baby It’s You!, which had its world premiere at The Pasadena Playhouse.  He also has had a busy career as a television director helming episodes of shows such as Frasier, Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, Girlfriends and many others.  Mr. Epps received the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award for his efforts and accomplishments at the Pasadena Playhouse.  Under his leadership the Playhouse has earned distinction for productions of artistic excellence, critical and box office success, and highly praised theatrical diversity.