Zach Faust
Freelance/Self Employed
New York City
10
years of professional experience
Innovative Creative Director and Writer with extensive experience in leadership and administration. Expertise in crafting engaging scripts across stage, film, television, and digital media. Proven success in adapting brand IP for large-scale productions, effectively engaging audiences. Strong collaborator with production teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Work History
Script Writer
11 Months- Developing the libretto for a stage adaptation of The Emperor's New Groove.
- Collaborated with members of the staff to align scripts with creative vision and production needs.
- Conducted research on themes and historical contexts to inform script authenticity and depth.
- Integrated feedback from performances into script revisions, ensuring continuous improvement of narratives.
- Delivered high-quality work under tight deadlines by optimizing time management skills.
Creative Director
9 Years 8 Months- Collaborates with executive members and host venue to hone the company's identity, brand, & mission
- Rose the company's profits 200% and became one of KC's fastest-growing theater companies
- Secured multiple grants, including venue development and street renovation grants from City of Kansas City, enhancing community projects
- Planned, organized, and executed every production, directing a wide-range of works including new works, musicals, and cabarets
- Managed $50,000 annual budget and supervised over 100 employees and staff
- Rose the company's profits 200% and became one of KC's fastest-growing theater companies
- Established Faust Media LLC, a production company in Kansas City., a Kansas City-based production company.
Writer
9 Years 8 Months- Crafted libretto for world premiere of The SpongeBob Musical - TYA with Kyle Jarrow, enhancing theatrical experience for young audiences.
- Served as librettist for the development of Gossip Girl, the Musical stage adaptation from Andy Cohen / Grade A Entertainment / Alloy.
- Adapted the all three seasons of Glee for the stage, premiering at the KC Fringe Festival, all of which consecutively won "Outstanding Overall Production" and named INKC's "Best of Fringe".
Director
9 Years 8 Months- Directed The SpongeBob Musical - TYA World Premiere at the Coterie Theater, one of TIME Magazine's "Top 5 Children's Theatres in the U.S."
- Directed The Addams Family at Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park, one of the region's largest outdoor theaters, achieving recognition as the youngest director in the Park's history.
- Directed over 50 projects, including musicals, plays, web series, and concerts, showcasing versatility and leadership in diverse performance formats.
Skills
Writing Skills
Public Speaking
Pitching and presentation
Genre expertise
Budgeting
Script formatting and proofreading
Collaborative mindset
Creative storytelling
Script development
Project management
Comedy
Timeline
Script Writer
Disney Theatrical Group
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Creative Director
Faust Media LLC
12.2016 - CurrentRead More
Writer
Freelance/Self-employed
12.2016 - CurrentRead More
Director
Freelance/Self Employed
12.2016 - CurrentRead More