Alfred Preisser is a New York based Theatre Director. He was the Founding Artistic Director of the award winning Classical Theatre of Harlem from 1999 - 2009, was Director of The Theatre Division at The Harlem School of the Arts from 1999 - 2007, and has taught directing, acting and theatre studies at City College, The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center, and Stella Adler NYU. His work has been recognized with the American Theatre Wing Award (Outstanding Artistic Achievement), Drama Desk Award (Artistic Achievement), Edwin Booth Award (Outstanding Contribution to NYC Theater), Lucille Lortel Award (Outstanding Body of Work), two Obie Awards (Sustained Achievement and Excellence in Theatre) and numerous Audelco Awards.