Nicolette Vajtay is a true professional of the theatre – and a real gift to the community in Denver. Over the years, as her colleague and now, having her direct my original play (Daughtering, opening at the Dairy Arts Center in March 2026), I have learned so much from her sharp insights into play development, production, acting, and directing. Watching her work with actors has been an education in script analysis, communication, and motivation. Her direction is driven by a clear vision,

I’ve known Nicolette Vajtay for over 15 years, both as a fellow actor and as well as performing in one of her plays, “Maggie’s Magical Midnight”. Regardless of the situation, Nicolette is professional beyond measure. She’s at the TOP OF HER GAME right now. Her playwriting is on-point; her directing is on-point. She knows exactly how to direct her actors with genuine love, respect, and firmness. I invited Nicolette to be a guest coach for my own actor’s workshop, and I was in awe!

Nicolette is one of the best directors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She has a keen eye and a great sense of the through line. It is because of her brilliance that this show (The Jury Experience) received the accolades that it did. I would gladly work with her again, and will in Daughtering in March 2026! If you have a show in need of a director, look no further. ~Meg, Actor

Nicolette is fantastic at text analysis, uncovering way more depth (than was actually there) in the poorly-cobbled-together script. Rehearsal felt like an acting intensive where Nicolette encouraged me beyond where I thought my acting ability ended. She was firm in her vision and so thoughtful in her direction! ~Johnny, Actor

She has directed me in theater productions and for television auditions – her intuitiveness and focus have inspired me to discover new truths in my work, and therefore, have undoubtedly made me a better actor. ~Laurel, Actor, Los Angeles

Nicolette is always impeccably prepared. She researches the work and has a very clear understanding of the action, the circumstances, the characters and the structure of the play. However, all this preparation does not get in the way of her hearing other ideas the actors may have about character or intention, or even basic logistics.  Sasha, Los Angeles

It has been a continuing education every time I sit down with Nicolette to work on a new project and have found most acting instructors pale in comparison to her approach and honesty as an artist.  Most importantly, her focus is on getting it through to the actor what the scene is about.  Emil, Los Angeles

Nicolette is an inspiring director and artist who helped me find my voice as an actress.  She is one of the few directors I have met for whom I would drop everything I am doing (paid or not paid) to work with!  Jessica, Denver

Nicolette’s special gift is bringing the truth out of even the most inexperienced actor. She has a way of communicating with actors that is both nurturing and stimulating, finding a way to speak each individual performer’s language, taking great care to serve both the needs of the play and the actors within them.  Liza, Los Angeles

Nicolette creates a safe and exciting environment for the actors and with her acting background, she is able to elicit first-rate performances from her casts. The three productions I’ve seen have been very well acted and had a lovely sense of ensemble.  Bob, Los Angeles

Her passion for authentic articulation of a story and a character’s place in it inspires actors to find the resonant choices that bring two-dimensional words on a page into three-dimensional high relief. ~Leslie, Playwright, Consultant