A man and a young girl are rehearsing on a stage; the man shows her a dance move while another woman sits on the floor with a script, taking notes. In the background, two women are sitting and looking at their phones. There is a pile of foil-printed logs on the stage.

Stage Director

Anthony Rohr’s directing has been recognized for its “thought-provoking” vision, shaped by “creative set design,” “quality stagecraft,” and “impeccable casting” (Dickinson Press). His work reflects a commitment to storytelling that balances visual imagination with clarity of performance.

Rohr applies his theatrical approach across genres, working comfortably in musical theatre, opera, and stage plays. His directing experience also extends to choral settings, staged song cycles, and other performance projects that blend music and narrative.

With a strong background as a performer, Rohr approaches directing through the perspective of the actor and singer, placing high value on the contributions performers bring to shaping the larger story. His process emphasizes collaboration and shared creation, maintaining a deep respect for the collective effort required to bring a production to completion.

Previous directing credits include a commemorative production of Teddy and Alice by Jerome Alden and Hal Hackady, presented in conjunction with regional events marking the July 2026 opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library; Sondheim’s Into the Woods with the Badlands Opera Project; student-centered productions at Valley City State University; scene work with the Rushmore Music Camp; and opera scenes at the University of Kansas.

Teddy and Alice

Dickinson State University

(Photos by The Dickinson Press)

A theatrical stage scene with two actors; one dressed as an old witch with gray curly wig, large mask, and dark cloak, holding a brass bell; the other as a young girl with a headscarf and apron, looking concerned.
Children in costume performing on stage with red curtains. One girl is dressed as Little Red Riding Hood reading a book, and another girl is dressed as a wolf or animal character with furry pants and animal ears, appearing to be speaking or singing.

Into the Woods

Badlands Opera Project

Three women wearing costumes sit in a row on a stage, appearing to be in a theatrical performance.
Two actors in period costumes, one sitting and the other standing, during a scene in a theatrical production.
Three actors performing on stage, with one man in the center holding a hat and gesturing, dressed in historical clothing, and two women standing to his sides in period costumes.

Tenting Tonight

Valley City State University

Two women in vintage costumes performing in a theatre, one sitting on a trunk and the other kneeling, engaging in theatrical dialogue.