'His other productions include the world premiere of Lewis Nielson's "USW" with Opera Cabal of Chicago and the 2007 production of Luigi Nono's rarely performed "A Floresta e Jovem e Cheja de Vida" with the International Contemporary Ensemble toured the US and Mexico and was the subject of an extended analysis in "The Drama Review".Azar has directed numerous plays including "Gorilla Man" at PS122.