“As a director, Norm strikes the perfect balance in every possible way. He trusts his actors to create their characters, but provides guidance to make their performances the best they can be. He has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of theater production, but still listens to the suggestions of those working with him. Most importantly, he creates a professional environment, but still leaves room for the cast and crew to have fun together, and joins in the fun himself!”
— Katie Matthews, Actress, Johanna, Sweeney Todd

I love to create art. And directing lets me do just that. Whether it's helping an actor develop that little nuance of a sinister character or the thrill of a full-blown musical production number, nothing is more satisfying.

And sharing that feeling with an audience is wonderful!

If you want someone with directing experience, working with kids to seniors, first time performers to seasoned veterans, even animals, then let's talk.

Some of my favorite producing and directing projects...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Director, Sound Design, Lighting Design & Set Design - The Cue Theatre

  • Performed in August, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church in Delmar, NY.

  • Stacy Sansky, Producer; Nate Wardlaw, Music Director; Haliann Schwalb, Choreographer; Ashley Lewis, Stage Manager.

  • The cast included novice children, age 7, through experienced adult actors.

 Altar Boyz – Director & Lighting Design – Albany Civic Theater

  • Performed in December, 2018, at Albany Civic Theater, Albany, NY.

  • Joanne Dame Peal, Producer; Leslie Eliashuk, Music Director; Christine Meglino, Choreographer; Ric Bello, Audio Design; Sharon C. Wemple, Co-Set Design.

  • TANYS Awards: Excellence in Music Direction and Performance to the Music Director and Cast; Excellence in Overall Production Value to the Director, Production Team and Cast.

The Wizard of Oz - Director, Sound Design, Lighting Design & Set Design - The Cue Theatre

  • Performed in August, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church in Delmar, NY.

  • Elana Kamenir, Producer; Dan White, Music Director; Natalie Russo, Choreographer; Bella Mongue, Stage Manager.

  • This was a children’s production consisting of kids age 6 to high school.

The Mousetrap – Director – RPI Players

  • Performed at the RPI Playhouse in Troy in November, 2016. Zachariah Spurrier, Producer; Yarden Ne'eman, Stage Manager.

  • TANYS Awards: Meritorious Achievement in Production Design and Execution to the Production Team; Meritorious Achievement in Costume Design and Execution to Anatasia Feraco, Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast; Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Emily Kosmaczewski for her portrayal of Mollie Rolston; Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Brendan Freiller for his portrayal of Christopher Wren; Excellence in Direction to Norm Eick

Field of Horrors Haunted Attraction – Director & Actor – Field of Horrors

  • Performing September and October, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 at the Field of Horrors, Brunswick, NY.

  • Directed 4 haunted houses (Deathtrap, a catacomb; Insanity, a smoke filled / laser maze; Sector 6, a zombie / paint ball experience and The Mummy's Curse, an interactive Egyptian tomb) along with roaming actors who terrified guests and nine scenes on a haunted hayride (Western Town, a ghost town; Castle, vampires; Cemetery, the un-dead; Voodoo, human sacrifice; Toxic Plant, mutants; Hillbilly, where everyone is family; Mannequin, silently creepy and Summer Camp, with chainsaw, machete and ax murderers).

  • Directed over 100 actors and administrative personnel.

  • Directed the Trail of Terror haunted hayride for the 2015 season.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Director – RPI Players

  • Performed at the RPI Playhouse in Troy in May, 2015. Frank Leavitt, Music Director; Zachary Pearson, Choreographer.

  • TANYS Awards: Excellence in Direction to Norman Eick; Excellence in Choreography to Zachary Pearson; Excellence in Performance to Jeffrey Jene for his portrayal of Lawrence; Meritorious Achievement in Production Design and Execution to the RPI Production Staff.

Spring Awakening – Producer – Our Own Productions

  • Performed July, 2013 on the main stage of The Egg. Matthew T. Teichner, Director; Matthew Streifert, Music Director; Gregory T. Marsh, Choreographer.

  • TANYS Awards: Excellence in Direction to Matthew T. Teichner; Excellence in Musical Direction to Matthew Streifert; Excellence in Vocal Performance to the Cast; Excellence in Costume Design to Susan Preiss; Excellence in Performance to Nick Muscatiello for his portrayal of Moritz; Outstanding Choreography to Gregory T. Marsh.

 Altar Boyz – Director & Set Design – Our Own Productions

  • Performed August, 2011. Leslie Eliashuk, Music Director; Trish Scott, Choreographer.

  • TANYS Awards: Excellence in Music Direction and Performance to the Music Director and Cast; Excellence in Overall Production Value to the Director, Production Team and Cast.

Arsenic & Old Lace – Director, Set Design & Audio Design – Our Own Productions

  • Performed May, 2010.

  • TANYS Awards: Meritorious Achievement in Acting to Patricia Keister & Laura Casey (Brewster Sisters) and Frank Leavitt (Teddy Brewster).

Sweeney Todd – Director & Set Design – Our Own Productions

  • Performed July, 2008. Frank Leavitt, Music Director; Tricia Scott, Choreographer.

  • TANYS Awards: Meritorious Achievement in Set Design; Excellence in Overall Production; Excellence in Direction.