What Would a Person Do? by award-winning theater director Kimberly Senior is a sharp, spirited collection of reflections brimming with heart & wisdom that bridge the gap between life and art. Senior offers a practical guide to effective theater-making, leadership, teaching, and personhood. From Chekhov to tennis, she shares profound and playful insights that inspire you to think deeply, act boldly, and create with purpose—onstage and off.
Warm and witty, this book is a fresh roadmap for anyone looking to live and lead with intention. 


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  • "In the delicate dance between life and art, 'What Would a Person Do?' illuminates the beauty of our choices and the power of our narratives. A delightful exploration by a direction whose vision is inspiring."
    Gloria Calderon-Kellett, writer, director, and actor
  • "Kimberly's demand for excellence made me drop all pretense and tell my story with clarity and authenticity. She taught me more than I have ever known about the art of performance."
    Margaret Trudeau, author, activist, and public speaker
  • "Incisive, impactful, essential. Kimberly Senior is among the best artists practicing in our current cultural moment"
    Kirsten Greenidge, playwright and Chair of Theater Arts, School of Theater at Boston University
  • "I'm so glad Kimberly Senior has written a book about 'what a person would do' because now I don't have to keep calling her. Her book is as insightful and hilarious as she is. It embodies all the inspiration and delightful challenge of being in rehearsal with her."
    Aasif Mandvi, actor (Evil) and comedian
  • "What a gift. The eager young college student, and the seasoned cynical veteran will cherish this book as they nod along, laugh with, learn from and are inspired by the pages of this book."
    Behzad Dabu, actor (How To Get Away With Murder) and teacher