Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity

Tass’ experience as a director of theatre is extensive and diverse, ranging from improvised theatre, classic plays, contemporary pieces and musical theatre.  Early works include productions of “The Merchant of Venice”, “Macbeth”, numerous plays by Euripides including “Medea”, plays by Aristophanes including “Lysistrata” and “The Birds”, “Three Sisters” by Chekhov and “Blood Wedding” by Federico Garcia Lorca.

Most recently, Tass directed “Job” by Max Wolf Friedlich for Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre (2025); “This F***ing Lady” by Maureen Sherlock for Andrew Kay & Associates (2021), and “Wicked Sisters” by Alma De Groen for Griffin Theatre in Sydney (2020).  In 2019 she directed “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by Heather McDonald for Signature Theatre in Washington DC, and “Fern Hill” at 59E59 Theaters in New York City.  Both productions were well received, their seasons booked out and extended.

In 2018, Nadia directed David Williamson’s “Sorting Out Rachel” for Sydney’s Ensemble Theatre, followed by Marisa Smith’s “Sex and Other Disturbances” for Portland Stage in Maine, USA; “Fern Hill” by Michael Tucker for New Jersey Rep; and “Ear To The Edge of Time” by Alana Valentine for Sport for Jove at The Seymour Centre in Sydney.

In 2016 Nadia directed “E-Baby” for Ensemble Theatre in Sydney, “Disgraced” for Melbourne Theatre Company, “Extinction” for Red Stitch/GPAC, “The Book Club” for AKA (commercial theatre producers) in Melbourne and London, and “Uncle Vanya” for Red Stitch.  2017 saw her re-stage her acclaimed 2014 production of Annie Baker’s “The Flick” for Queensland Theatre.  Amongst other recent work, Tass has directed “Out of the Water”, “The Aliens” and “The Gronholm Method” for Red Stitch, “The Other Place” for MTC, “Promises, Promises” for The Production Company, and “Three Women In An Ice Cream Cone” in London.  Her 2002 production of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” toured Australia and garnered her a Helpmann Award nomination for Best Director of a Musical.