Building Exceptional Ensembles

Casting

Klein brings a keen eye for talent and strong script insight to his work as a casting director. With experience in both theater and film, he approaches casting as a collaborative, story-driven process—seeking actors who not only embody the characters but also elevate the material. From initial breakdowns to final selections, he is committed to assembling dynamic, cohesive ensembles that advance the artistic vision of each project.

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Scene from "It’s Just a Wedding," directed and co-produced by Oliver Klein
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Chameleon

Chameleon is a new musical in development that tells the story of Chase Williams, a teenager navigating depression, anxiety, and the pressures of adolescence. When Chase crosses paths with Sam Pretorius, a burned-out teen movie star, their unlikely friendship sparks a journey of self-discovery, honesty, and resilience. With a book by Daisy Villegas and music by Joey Contreras, Chameleon explores mental health and identity while celebrating humor, vulnerability, and the power of connection.

Poster for "Chameleon," a new musical produced and directed by Oliver Klein

The Cast of Chameleon

It’s Just a Wedding

It’s Just a Wedding is a sharp, darkly comedic dive into the turbulent world of a tight-knit group of college friends struggling to survive the early 2000s recession—where love, loyalty, and friendship are tested at every turn. When an unexpected engagement ignites a cascade of chaos, the countdown to the wedding becomes a high-stakes rollercoaster of shifting alliances, raw emotions, and buried secrets.

Cast and creative team of "Chameleon," a new musical produced and directed by Oliver Klein

The Cast of Wedding

Spring Storm

Spring Storm is Tennessee Williams’s early exploration of female autonomy, desire, and societal oppression in the Deep South. Set in 1937 Mississippi, the play follows Heavenly Critchfield, a young woman torn between passion and social expectation, highlighting themes of gender roles, class, and the tragic consequences of constrained freedom.

Actors performing in "Spring Storm" by Tennessee Williams, produced by Oliver Klein

The Cast of Spring Storm

Addict

Addict is a psychological drama that follows a gifted college student as she confronts addiction, unearths buried trauma, and struggles to find her way toward recovery. Set against a stark, emotionally charged backdrop, the film weaves unflinching realism with haunting symbolic imagery to illuminate the inner chaos of a young woman teetering between self-destruction and survival.

Actor Alex Lee in a scene from "Addict," a short film produced and directed by Oliver Klein

The Cast of Addict

All My Sons

Arthur Miller’s All My Sons is a classic American drama centered on Joe Keller, a businessman whose moral compromises during World War II have devastating consequences for his family and community. The play explores themes of responsibility, guilt, and the dark undercurrents of the American Dream.

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The Cast of All My Sons

The Seagull

Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, in Tom Stoppard’s acclaimed translation, is a landmark play that explores the tensions between old and new artistic ideals, the complexities of love and ambition, and the elusive nature of happiness. It portrays the struggles of artists and lovers caught in cycles of desire and disappointment.

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The Cast of The Seagull