About
Andrew Coopman
Andrew (They/He+) is a Director, Choreographer, Producer, Arts Leader, and Educator who builds conditions for meaningful artistic work to happen.
An Artist, their work is described as "Scrappy, Mystical, & Deep. Moving and full of heart"
A Director who "collaborates dynamically, creates fiercely, and leads with a curious, kind, and warm nature. Unparalleled ensemble work, and visionary storytelling."
A Storyteller with "a unique perspective, unafraid of hard questions. Explores the full range of the human experience."
An Artistic Leader who is "a fierce advocate for transparency, mission driven work, artist care, and truly entertaining theatrical experiences."
As a Producer, "Collaborative, Communicative, Creative, and Cohesive. From start to end, Andrew has a vision and fosters an environment where everything and anything is possible.
Bio
Andrew Coopman is a director-choreographer, producer, and artistic leader dedicated to developing artists, cultivating community, and creating theater that invites connection. Their work is driven by a belief that the most impactful art emerges when people are given the support, trust, and space to imagine boldly together. Andrew centers theirs work on the core belief that theater is one of the most powerful tools we have for practicing empathy. Their work centers on bringing people together—artists, audiences, and communities—to wrestle with questions, challenge assumptions, and imagine new possibilities through shared storytelling.
Drawn to new plays, musicals, devised work, and unexpected conversations between contemporary and classical texts, Andrew creates rehearsal rooms rooted in curiosity, generosity, and artistic rigor. They are particularly passionate about developing new work and collaborating with playwrights, composers, and multidisciplinary artists to shape stories from their earliest stages of exploration through production. Whether directing a world premiere, reimagining a classic, or building an immersive theatrical experience, they seek to create work that feels deeply human, emotionally resonant, and alive in the present moment.
Andrew's artistic practice has been shaped by a career that spans directing, choreography, education, and community-based theater. Having worked across regional, educational, nonprofit, and commercial-adjacent spaces in the United States and internationally, they are continually inspired by theater's ability to create connection across difference and foster meaningful dialogue.
At the center of Andrew's work is a commitment to artist care. They believe the way a production is made matters as much as the final performance itself, and strive to build collaborative processes where artists can take risks, discover new possibilities, and bring their fullest selves into the room.
Andrew is a recipient of the Drama League FutureNow Fellowship and has participated in residencies and development programs with organizations including Skeleton Rep(resents), TOC Arts Partners All Rise Initiative, and Strawdog Theatre. They hold degrees from the University of Washington, New York University, and Whitworth University.
A proud member of SDC, Andrew continues to build numerous regional and national credits including: THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN SPACE (TheatreWorksUSA), PETE THE CAT (TheatreWorksUSA), THE APOLLO OF BELLAC (Hangar Theater), MIKEY! (The Tank), GEORGIA & THE BUTCH (Skeleton Rep), 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 (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). Andrew will direct the world premiers of ELYSIAN FIELDS (The Actors Theater) and THE BEAUTY BUBBLE, and Associate Direct/Produce the Seattle premier of LET'S WRITE A MUSICAL.
A graduate of the Masters of Fine Arts in Directing program at the University of Washington School of Drama, Andrew directed various projects from Sophie Treadwell's MACHINAL to the world premier of 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.
To learn about Andrew's previous work, check out the Past Productions page. Want to know what's next for Andrew? Check out Current Projects page. If you want to learn more about Andrew Coopman as a producer and artistic leader, go to the Producing & Leadership page.