is a D.C. based director who specializes in large scale historical and classical works.

Recent Projects


  • “Madeleine Smith’s Only Love: A Fresh Cut of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet takes an inspired, humanist approach to Shakespeare’s timeless tale of young love.”

    — DC Theater Arts

  • “Silver Spring Stage’s long-awaited production of Pride and Prejudice… directed by Madeleine Smith, is utterly charming.”

    — Washington City Paper

  • “Smith’s direction is light handed, but she creates very moving visual scenes...  Her clever staging of the plays within plays is artful.

    — MD Theatre Guide