Work samples
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Murder on the Orient ExpressA lavish train, a shocking murder, and one legendary detective—experience the suspense of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express like never before. This dazzling adaptation by Ken Ludwig transforms Christie’s classic novel into a thrilling stage spectacle filled with eccentric characters, razor-sharp dialogue, and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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SLIME - By Bryony LaveryUMBC Theatre presents the American premiere of Slime by Bryony Lavery, directed by Nigel Semaj. Welcome to the Third Annual Slime Crisis Conference! Seven grad students, all fluent in animal languages, linguistics, and culture, join delegates of almost every species to save life on earth from a toxic slime. As they debate and translate for dolphins, seabirds, and polar bears, they ask, “Who is coming to save us?” The answer might surprise you….
Photo by Kiirtsn Pagan
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I'll Follow Tomorrow
Following the Rapture, the world is left changed. I'll Follow Tomorrow by Jerrod Jordhal explores themes of loss, grief, and the difficulty in forging ahead in a time where "nothing matters anymore". Jerrod takes us inside a day in the life of some those left behind while the outside world bursts out into flames. The play takes inspiration from modern media such as: In The Mood for Love by Wong Kar-wai, Songs from the Second Floor by Roy Anderson, and Wes Anderson's many films. I'll Follow Tomorrow is a look into what remains of humanity when living in a world without its number one consequence.
About Sean
Sean DiGiorgio is a Theatre and Film Artist based in the DMV area. He is currently earning his B.A. in Theatre Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) with a focus on directing. His work is grounded in a craving to understand all aspects of production.
Sean's experience spans stage and screen. In 2025, Sean directed Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express at the Milburn Stone Theatre, I'll Follow Tomorrow by Jerrod Jordhal, and assistant… more
User Agreement - by Ben Holbrook
User Agreement was Sean DiGiorgio's Senior Directing project at UMBC. To which he became the first student in the history of the Theatre Department to every direct a show during the department's mainstage season.
Set in the near future, Sy and Theo attempt to navigate their bond in a world enhanced by the wonders of artificial intelligence and the occasional talking octopus. Their budding romance is tested by an increasingly complex society driven by technology and capital, asking us to wonder if two simple souls can truly connect.
All production photos by Kiirstn Pagan
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Production Show PosterPoster designed by Eric Abele
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Ollie The OctopusOllie the Octopus (As Pictured) was fully animated and created by Gracie Horne and under the Advisorship of Eric Abele. The implementation of Ollie marks the first time the UMBC Department of Theatre directly collaborated with the UMBC Visual Arts Department.
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Turtles all the Way DownTheo(Right) was played by Amani Abdullah. Sy(Left) was played by Jamia Tutt. Leif(Middle) was played by Gabriel Zuniga.
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Nimbus CorporationA combination of Tyler Brust's Scenic/Projection Design, Niya John's Lighting Design, and Nigel Semaj's Sound Design brough the character of Nimbus to life. Voice live every performance by Lily Arbaugh.
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Little Fish and Fuzzy TigerOne of the Play's Many Themes is that of Soulmates. The main characters of Sy and Theo are souls who have been together for many lifetimes before we see the hardest incarnation through the events of the play.
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SyCostumes were designed by Eric Abele and Becca Janney. Sy's costume was heavily inspired by fashion trends of today as well as looking into the possible thrifted trends of tomorrow.
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Lost SignalIt was important that playwright Ben Holbrook's love of futuristic styles showed through all elements of designing this play.
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Hello Cloud VoiceNot only was Ollie a collaboration with an animator, but every element of design aided into creating Ollie the Octopus. The spectacle of a talking Octopus was something that we wanted to capture from the start.
Murder on the Orient Express
Director: Sean DiGiorgio
Stage Manager: Karly Laskowski
Lighting Designer: Matt Coyle
Sound Designer: Ray Yeomans
Scenic Designer: Ben R. Marsh
A lavish train, a shocking murder, and one legendary detective—experience the suspense of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express like never before. This dazzling adaptation by Ken Ludwig transforms Christie’s classic novel into a thrilling stage spectacle filled with eccentric characters, razor-sharp dialogue, and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
He Doesn't Bite
Apocalypse Survivor Laurie's newly Zombified lover doesn't have the urge to bite her... He Doesn't Bite is a short film by Sean DiGiorgio, shot in the Summer of 2024, the project was part of an Anthology Series titled Apocalypse, Right Now! Since filming, the short film has been shown at both the 2025 AwesomeCon Film Festival and the 2025 Maryland Internation Film Festival. The film has ended its festival run, and will be posted on YouTube later this year!
I'll Follow Tomorrow
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Director: Sean DiGiorgio
Producer/Instructor: Nigel Semaj
Stage Manager: Kayla Laucks
Lighting Designer: Malaak McDonald
Production Assistant: Jadyn Fleming
Following the Rapture, the world is left changed. I'll Follow Tomorrow by Jerrod Jordhal explores themes of loss, grief, and the difficulty in forging ahead in a time where "nothing matters anymore". Jerrod takes us inside a day in the life of some those left behind while the outside world bursts out into flames. The play takes inspiration from modern media such as: In The Mood for Love by Wong Kar-wai, Songs from the Second Floor by Roy Anderson, and Wes Anderson's many films. I'll Follow Tomorrow is a look into what remains of humanity when living in a world without its number one consequence.
UMBC Theatre - Slime
Sean DiGiorgio plays the principle character "Frezzle" in the UMBC Theatre Department's Spring 2024 Production of SLIME. (Photos by Kiirstn Pagan)
American Premiere. The dystopic comedy by award-winning playwright Bryony Lavery takes place at the Third Annual Slime Crisis Conference! Seven grad students, all fluent in animal languages, linguistics, and culture, join delegates of almost every species to save life on earth from a toxic slime. As they debate and translate for dolphins, seabirds, and polar bears, they ask, “Who is coming to save us?” The answer might surprise you….
UMBC Theatre - Stupid F*cking Bird
In this irreverent, contemporary, and very funny remix of Chekhov’s The Seagull, Aaron Posner stages a timeless battle between young and old, past and present, art and life. Stupid F*cking Bird will tickle, tantalize, and incite you to consider how art, love, and revolution fuel your own pursuit of happiness.
Photos by Kiirstn Pagan