Stacy D. Flood is an accomplished writer and playwright whose work spans fiction, theater, and literary arts. Originally from Buffalo and now based in Seattle, he is the author of the novel "The Salt Fields," published by Lanternfish Press. His theatrical productions have been staged nationwide, including performances at ACT, Ghost Light Theatricals, and Theater Schmeater in Seattle, among others. Flood's writing has also appeared in publications such as SOMA Magazine and Seattle Weekly, and his work was featured in Starbucks' The Way I See It campaign.
Flood's career reflects a deep engagement with storytelling across multiple mediums. He holds an MA in English and an MFA in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University, where he received the Clark/Gross Novel Writing Award. His plays have been recognized in festivals such as the Ashland New Play Festival and the Playwrights Foundation Bay Area Festival. As an educator, Flood has taught at Seattle's Hugo House, Portland's Literary Arts, and San Francisco State University. His residencies include DISQUIET in Lisbon, Djerassi, and The Millay Colony of the Arts, alongside fellowships like the Getty Fellowship to the Community of Writers. Flood's upcoming play, "The Optimist, or What Space Travel Means to Me," is set to debut as part of ACTLocal in 2022.