Stephen Hamilton

About Stephen

Stephen Hamilton is an arts leader, director, producer, educator, and acting coach with more than 30 years of professional experience across theatre, film, television, and arts administration.

He co-founded Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, NY, where he served for seventeen years as Executive Director, overseeing more than fifty productions and helping guide the organization’s growth into a nationally recognized professional theatre. 

Over the past decade, Steve has assisted several mission-driven nonprofits through periods of transition and organizational change, including Sag Harbor Cinema, South Fork Bakery, and Friends of Bay Street Theatre.

Steve currently works as a consultant, director, and educator, and maintains a private coaching practice in Sag Harbor.

Contact Stephen

For consulting, leadership engagements, directing, or coaching inquiries:

Arts Leadership & Consulting

Strategic consulting for non-profits, arts organizations, and educational programs, drawing on decades of experience. 

Areas of focus include:

• Organizational assessment & visioning
• Program and season planning
• Leadership transition support
• Artistic producing & development
• Staff and artist mentorship

Directing

Director of contemporary and classic plays, including World Premieres, American Premieres, and actor-driven productions.

Acting Coaching

Private coaching for actors at all stages—auditions, roles, career development, and craft deepening.

Supporting Organizations Through Change

Steve partners with organizations navigating growth, transition, or recalibration—bringing a steady, artist-centered, and practical leadership perspective grounded in real-world experience.

Boards & Organizations