(2005) He directed Harold Pinter's play, "Celebration," at the Gate Theatre in Dublin, Ireland with Stephen Rea, Michael Gambon, Penelope Wilton, Kenneth Cranham, Sinead Cusack, Jeremy Irons, Janie Dee, Charles Dance, and Joanna Lumley in the cast.
(2003 to 2004 season) His revised stage adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, "Pride and Prejudice," was performed at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota. James Maxwell was adapter. Joe Dowling was director and artistic director. John Lee Beatty was set designer. Matthew J. LeFebvre was costume designer. Kenneth Posner was lighting designer. Maribeth Hite was costume director. Gillian Lane-Plescia was vocal coach.
(2007 to 2008 season) His stage adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's novel, "Jane Eyre," was performed at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage, Minneapolis, Minnesota with Barbara Bryne in the cast. Joe Dowling was artistic director.