MK Lawson has been working as a director, choreographer and teaching artist in and around NYC for over a decade. As choreographer MK has worked on award-winning projects for Atlantic Theatre Company, White Plains Performing Arts Center, Sharon Playhouse, and Florida Repertory Theatre. As a Director/Choreographer she has helped develop new musicals for NY International Fringe Festival and NY Children’s Theatre Festival, and has staged productions of The Secret Garden, Brigadoon, Celebration, and Assassins for NYU. Also for NYU, MK choreographed nearly 20 productions and staged industry showcases for 6 classes of graduating seniors.

MK directed the NYC premiere of Pasek & Paul’s James and the Giant Peach, helped develop the world premiere TYA musical The Big One Oh!, and helmed the NYC premiere of Chelsea Clinton’s She Persisted in 2020. As an Associate Director, MK has worked at various stages of development on projects including: Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion (The 5th Avenue), Atlantis: a new musical (Virginia Rep), Once Upon a One More Time (workshop & lab productions), and Rock of Ages 10th (New World Stages). MK currently teaches and directs musical theatre productions at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT.