Andrew Coopman
Latest News on Andrew Coopman:
TREESON: An Eco-Musical Will Be Performed in Concert For Earth Day at 54 Below (Mar 11, 2024)
Photos: Drama League's Gabriel Stelian Shanks, Bevin Ross, and Bonnie Comley Celebrate Irene Gandy (Dec 5, 2023)
The Drama League Gala: Embrace the Directors (Nov 17, 2023)
TREESON: An Eco-Musical Will Be Performed in Concert For Earth Day at 54 Below (Mar 11, 2024)
Photos: Drama League's Gabriel Stelian Shanks, Bevin Ross, and Bonnie Comley Celebrate Irene Gandy (Dec 5, 2023)
The Drama League Gala: Embrace the Directors (Nov 17, 2023)
Andrew Coopman BIO
Andrew Coopman (they/he) is a genderqueer director, choreographer, playwright, devisor, performer, and teaching artist of Middle Eastern/European descent. Their work has been on stages around the country in cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, New York, and all over the Puget Sound area. Andrew is also one of the 2022-23 Drama League FutureNow Directing Fellowship recipients.
A recent graduate of the Masters of Fine Arts in Directing program at the University of Washington School of Drama, Andrew directed everything from Sophie Treadwell's MACHINAL to LeAnne Howe's SAVAGE CONVERSATIONS to Annie Baker's BODY AWARENESS. For their thesis production, Andrew adapted, designed, and directed an online performance of Henrik Ibsen's ROSMERSHOLM. They also hold a Masters of Arts in Educational Theatre from New York University - Steinhardt.
A proud member of professional theatre unions, SDC and AGMA, Andrew continues to build numerous regional and national credits including: HEAD OVER HEELS (Lakewood Playhouse), THE WIZARD OF OZ (Tacoma Little Theater), LITTLE WOMEN (Seattle Musical Theater), INTO THE WOODS (Studio East), Bryony Lavery’s FROZEN: A Play (UW Cabaret Theater, Seattle), THE CONVENT OF PLEASURE (Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble, Chicago), I & YOU (Burien Actor’s Theater), LOVE & INFORMATION (Online, Self-Produced), ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theatre), Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Edmonds Driftwood Players), JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH (Village Theatre), WILDE TALES (Seattle Opera), Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID (Kitsap Forest Theatre) and SUNFLOWER SISTERS (premiere, Eclectic Theater).
With a fierce commitment to new work, Andrew participated as a leading producer with The Scratch - Seattle Workshop Series where he co-facilitated and co-created the Playwriting from Scratch Program, and directed two original play readings by the early career playwrights. Additionally, Andrew’s devised work RE:SOCIAL/DIVIDE, written collaboratively online with international performers, was presented by Cooperative Performance in Milwaukee, WI.
Andrew Coopman Photos
Drama League Staff-Rashad T. Bailey, Andrew Coopman, Maralyn Quinones-Stead, Anna Evtushenko, Lake Sims-Winfrey, Helen O'Rourke, Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Olivia Rogan, Bernadette Norman, Mike Teele, Bevin Ross and Nilan
Date:
11/14/2023
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet for the Drama League's Embrace the Season Gala
Bonnie Comley, Andrew Coopman, Nilan, Bevin Ross, Gabriel Stelian-Shanks join with Jean Carlo Yunen Arostegul, Diego, Vanessa Ogbuehi, Nadia Guevara, Ann Kreitman, Ibi Owolabi, Lyam B. Gabel, Alex Keegan, Nehprii Amenii, Sanhawich Meateanuwat, Jessica Natalie Smith and Hector Alvarez
Date:
05/17/2023
From: Photos: The Drama League Professionals Week Producers Dinner
Back Row-Ali Skye Bennet (Artistic Line Producer), Gabriel Stelian-Shanks (Artistic Director), Bonnie Comley (President), Nilan (Associate Artistic Director), Bernadette Norman (Development Coordinator), Mike Teele (Office Manager), Front Row- Malaikia (Lake) Sims-Winfrey (Artistic Intern), Bevin Ross (Executive Director), Andrew Coopman (Artistic Coordinator), Max Raymond (engagement Coordinator), Helen O'Rourke (Associate Development Director) and Olivia Ragan (Membership Manager)
Date:
02/06/2023
From: Photos: The Drama League Hosts its Annual Bowling Party
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Andrew Coopman News
TREESON: An Eco-Musical Will Be Performed in Concert For Earth Day at 54 Below
54 Below will present the global premier concert production of TREESON: An Eco-Musical. Let's celebrate Earth Day together in an inspirational evening featuring a soaring soundtrack with Music & Lyrics by G. Victoria Campbell.
Photos: Drama League's Gabriel Stelian Shanks, Bevin Ross, and Bonnie Comley Celebrate Irene Gandy
Gabriel Stelian Shanks, Bevin Ross, and Bonnie Comley were joined by The Drama League Board, staff, family, and friends to announce major gifts to The Irene Gandy Directing Assistantships.
The Drama League Gala: Embrace the Directors
The Drama League 2023 Gala titled “Embrace The Season” is an event amplifying the Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway shows gracing the stages in New York City each season.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the Drama League's Embrace the Season Gala
Just last night, the Drama League celebrated Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration, the venerated gala event amplifying the extraordinary productions gracing stages in New York City each season. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs & More to Join The Drama League EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala
Get ready for a night of incredible performances at The Drama League 'Embrace The Season' Gala. Join Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs, and other talented artists as they take the stage for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this star-studded event!
Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez, Norm Lewis & More To Join The Drama League's EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala
Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez, Norm Lewis, Danny Burstein, and more will be performing at The Drama League's 'Embrace The Season' Gala.
Feature: The VIPs Behind the Curtain! A VIP Reception at the Drama League Awards
On Friday, May 19, 2023, one hour before the Drama League Awards, Board President Bonnie Comley, Kirk Iwanowski, Mary Jain, and the Board Hosted a VIP Reception at the Drama League Awards right next to the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
Inside The 2023 Drama League Fellows Dinner at Sardi's
On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, the day before the Drama League Awards, Drama League President Bonnie Comley and husband/Tony Winner Stewart F. Lane welcomed the 2023 Directing Fellows at Sardis in New York City's Time Square (the center of Broadway)!
Photos: The Drama League Professionals Week Producers Dinner
The Drama League’s Gabriel Stellian Shanks (Artistic Director), Bevin Ross (Executive Director), and Bonnie Comley (Board President) welcomed the 2023 Directing Fellows at Sardi’s in Times Square.
Photos: Go Inside the ChaShaMa Gala Kick-Off To Celebrate Broadway Industry Innovator, BroadwayHD
ChaShaMa held a kick-off party celebrating BroadwayHD, the premiere theater streaming service, at Anita's Way in Times Square.
Photos: ChaShaMa Celebrates BroadwayHD at Art Soiree in Times Square
ChaShaMa’s founder Anita Durst hosted an Art Soiree kick-off event celebrating BroadwayHD, the premiere theater streaming service.
Photos: Go Inside the 2023 Drama League Award Nominations
Check out photos from the 2023 Drama League Award nominations!
The Drama League Launches Digital Archive of 2022-23 International Directors Summit
The Drama League has launched its digital archive of the 2022-2023 International Directors Summit, which united eight world-class directors from around the globe for a series of conversations about the changing nature of their work.
Photos: The Drama League Announces The Irene Gandy Stage Directing Assistantships
The Drama League’s Bonnie Comley, Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, and Bevin Ross announced the campaign to rename The Drama League Stage Directing Assistantships program to The Irene Gandy Directing Assistantships. Check out photos from the event here!
Photos: The Drama League Hosts its Annual Bowling Party
The Drama League's annual Bowling Party, a tradition started by board member Stan Ponte and led now by President Bonnie Comley, is more than just an outing. BroadwayWorld was there, and you can check out photos here!
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; Can Can Culinary Cabaret Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; at Edmonds Driftwood Plyers Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; Can Can Culinary Cabaret Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; Reboot Theater's CABARET Leads Best Musical
The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Photos: See Wendell Pierce, Lena Hall, Helen Park & More at The Drama League's 2022 Fall Gala
Photos have been released from The Drama League’s 2022 Fall gala, “Embrace The Season: A Drama League Celebration”, which took place last night, Monday, October 17 at 6:00 PM at City Winery. See the photos here!
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