Rook Reilley is a playwright, director, and poet. Originally from Grantsville, UT, Rook earned their B.S. in Theatre at Utah Tech University in 2024, where they studied directing, acting, and playwriting. Directing credits include: This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing; John Proctor is the Villain; Secondhand Stevie; and Leaving Eden.

Rook is a published poet, a director, and a composer, who tries to access the arts in every aspect of their life. In their free time, Rook likes to do standup comedy, play Dungeons and Dragons, and write.

Artist Statement

I believe that theatre is an essential key to combating an age of indifference. The nature of the medium of live theatre requires that the audience and the theatre-makers are partners in creating the world and story being performed. As artists, we engage the audience, and the audience engages us. We have a responsibility to tell stories that matter, that speak to our communities, and that take risks. It’s terrifying to care. It makes us vulnerable, but that vulnerability is essential to building empathy and understanding. I believe in engaging with our communities, caring about the stories we tell, and taking risks by being vulnerable and telling the truth.