Maddie Brooks
Theatre Director & Educator
Born and raised in Rhode Island, Maddie has held a deep passion for the arts for as long as she can remember. Recently, she has found joy in sharing this passion with the next generation of artists, focusing her career in arts education and direction. She now spends her days working with students of all ages to tell stories that inspire and entertain.
The Talent Factory
Director of Theatre | since 2024
As the head of the Theatre Department, I manage and plan our season, as well as coordinate classes and workshops.
Directing our Theatre Company team involves working with students as individuals and groups to train and prepare for competitions, concerts, productions, and more.
Theatre Company Director | since 2022
Our youth theatre program puts on several musicals a season for performers ages 5 to 18, where I spearhead all aspects of the productions.
Theatre Director | since 2022
Education
Suffolk University Law School | JD | Class of 2024
Emerson College | BA | Class of 2021
Training
Zoë Seven Stewart | Voice
Jean-Pierre Ferragamo | Acting
Broadway Teaching Workshop | Directing Intensive | 2024
Volunteer Work
Director
Monsignor Clarke School | Stations of the Cross | 2024
Monsignor Clarke School | Live Nativity | 2023, 2024
Live Actor Director
Exeter West Greenwich Jr./Sr. High School
Drama Program Advisor/Director | since 2024​
Working with students ages 12 through 18, I am bringing performing arts experiences to public school students through an after-school program that puts on full-scale plays and musicals.
Metcalf Elementary School Theatre Program
Theatre Director | since 2024​
Bringing arts education and enrichment to grade school students through a before-school program designed to expose young children to the joy of the theatrical arts through an annual musical production.
Manhattan Music Man Productions
Director | since 2022​
Working with private schools in the state, I have had the pleasure of directing dozens of youth theatre productions as a part of after-school arts education.
Stage Manager | 2015-2022​
Prior to taking on the role of Director, I had several years of experience working as a stage manager for this incredible youth theatre organization.
Recent Directorial Credits
The Wizard of Oz | The Talent Factory | 2025
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. | Metcalf Elementary School Theatre Program | 2025
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins | EWG JSHS | 2025
Hadestown: Teen Edition | The Talent Factory | 2025
SWITCH! (Advisor) | EWG JSHS | 2024
Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR. | The Talent Factory | 2024
The Drowsy Chaperone | The Talent Factory | 2024
Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR. | The Talent Factory | 2024
The Actor Games | Manhattan Music Man Productions | 2024
Mean Girls JR. | The Talent Factory | 2024
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. | The Talent Factory | 2023
Legally Blonde the Musical JR. | The Talent Factory | 2023
Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. | The Talent Factory | 2023
Godspell JR. | Manhattan Music Man Productions | 2023
Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS | Manhattan Music Man Productions | 2023
Elf JR. | The Talent Factory | 2022
Honk! JR. (Assistant Director) | The Talent Factory | 2022
Disney's Moana JR. (Assistant Director) | The Talent Factory | 2022
Recent Performance Credits
Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street | The Beggar Woman | East End Theatre & Performing Arts