Milton, an accomplished director with an MFA from Brandeis University, has been a prominent force in the theatre scene across NYC, Chicago, Boston, and Providence for over 40 years. As an acting teacher and coach, Milton has honed the talents of countless actors, drawing on his extensive experience teaching at The Gene Frankel Theater, Emerson College, and privately in Boston. His expertise is backed by multiple grants from the City of Cambridge, the City of Chicago, and the New York State Arts Council. Milton's award-winning work, including his play Hunger and acclaimed short films, have been celebrated in prestigious festivals like the LA Short Film Festival. Whether guiding new actors or refining seasoned professionals, Milton’s deep knowledge of the craft and personalized approach make him an invaluable resource for aspiring and experienced actors alike. The following are some of his Directing and playwrighting credits.

At the Clinic, playwright/director, semi-finalist,

Director - The Secret Theatre One-Act Festival, NYC, 2024

The Crisis, playwright/director, The Secret Theater One-Act Festival, NYC, 2022

Various short plays written and directed, for the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival, the Rochester Fringe Festival, and Providence Fringe Festival, 2021, 2022

Director - Momotaro, a Japanese folk tale; Providence Fringe Festival, 2016/17

Director - The Alpha, The Omega and the IRT, a modern adaptation of selected Medieval Mystery Plays, presented at Battery Park, NYC, and in upstate New York,

Director -Antigone, by Anouilh, set in the American Civil War, at The Gene Frankel Theatre and at the Roundabout Conservatory Theatre.

Co-written and directed - The Transformation, an original one-woman play created and performed Milton Coykendall/ Linda Lauter

Director - Home Free by Landford Wilson at the Gene Frankel Theatre, 1985 Courtship by John Reaves at the Quaigh Theatre,

Director - The One and Only by Michael Campo at The Playwrights’ Center of Chicago,

Director - Oleanna by David Mamet, at the Wayland Community, Wayland, MA,

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