Don Creedon

Don was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, where he studied English and Theater at University College Dublin and the Brendan Smith Theatre Academy. In 1985, he fled a secure job in the Irish Civil Service and immigrated to New York, where he continued his theatrical studies at HB Studio and The Actor’s Institute. His first appearance as a professional actor was in the Irish Arts Center’s production of The Tunnel (written by Terry George, directed by Jim Sheridan). This lead to many other roles, including Away Alone, Down the Flats (directed by Nye Heron), The Irish Repertory Theatre Company’s The Plough and The Stars (directed by Charlotte Moore) and The Risen People at the Irish Bronx Theatre Company.

In 1993, he co-founded Macalla Theatre Company in New York, and as Artistic Director, directed their productions of Tuesday’s Child, Rinty, The Famine Diaries and Moonshine. In 1995, he wrote and directed his first play, The Lobby, which was produced Off-Off-Broadway at the Irish Arts Center. His second play Celtic Tiger Me Arse has been produced Off-Broadway in New York and also in Los Angeles. He is currently completing his third play Dry Rot.

Don's one act plays Buffalo Bills and Ladies' Night have been produced by Aching Dogs Theater in New York City and have also appeared at various theater festivals around the U.S. His latest short play Blind Date was a finalist at the 2008 Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival.

In addition to his plays, Don has also co-written (with Nye Heron) several screenplays and spec scripts for television. More recently, he completed the book for Famine - the Musical! set during Ireland’s Potato Famine.


Member of the Dramatists Guild of America

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