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Nelson T. Eusebio III

Nelson T. Eusebio III (he/him) is a Filipino American director, producer, and award-winning filmmaker. He is the associate artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre. He has directed and developed work at theatres throughout the country. Nelson was a resident artist at Ensemble Studio Theatre, Target Margin Theater Institute, and Mabou Mines. He is a member of SDC, LCT Directors Lab, and the Rhodopi International Theatre Collective. Nelson was a participant of the NEA/TCG Career Development Program and a recipient of the Killian Directing Fellowship. He also served as the artistic director of Leviathan Lab, LoNyLa, and Creative Destruction. He is a participant in the SPARK Leadership program and received his MFA in directing at Yale School of Drama. Nelson notably served as a United States marine. nelsoneusebio.com.

On the Merits of Yellowface
Essay

On the Merits of Yellowface

Why Casting the “Best” Actor for the Role Is Actually Just a Selection of Bias in a Racist System

9 October 2015

Nelson T. Eusebio III addresses the argument that the “best” actor must always be cast in a role, regardless of race.

A Super Seven
Essay

A Super Seven

A Few Leadership Lessons from Superheroes of the American Theatre

21 August 2015

Director, producer, filmmaker, and SPARK participant Nelson Eusebio talks about the example and inspiration of superheroes and leadership in the American theatre.