Terrence I Mosley is a narrative-based director, writer, performer born in Chicago, Il. After training as an actor at Syracuse University, he performed with some of Chicago’s most esteemed companies including MMPACT, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Court Theatre, and Northlight Theatre. He earned a MFA in Directing as a John Wells Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama under the guidance of Caden Manson. As a director, he has worked with the BBC, The Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Mabou Mine, Primary Stages, Irish Repertory Theatre, and Negro Ensemble Co. He's been a guest artist and teacher at Syracuse University, Rutgers University, SUNY Purchase, and Fordham College: Lincoln Center, where he also served as Interim Head of Directing. Directing assignments include EVERYTHING YOU LOVE, SMART PEOPLE, SENDER, and EVERYBODY, UNENTITLED (2024 AUDELCO Best Revival). He is the playwright of the plays ONE and GILBERT OR FRANK. He is the co-writer of DEEP KILLER BROWN with Helen Hayes Award Winner Melody A Betts.
His work spurs people to take ownership of their thoughts and actions.