The Drama League
Andrew Coopman is an experienced theater professional with a diverse background in teaching and directing. Currently serving as an Artistic Associate at The Drama League since May 2022, Andrew holds multiple roles within the organization, including Artistic Coordinator and Directing Fellow for the 2022-23 FutureNow Directing Fellowship. Previous experience includes teaching artist positions at Seattle Rep, Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Opera, and Village Theatre, spanning from 2015 to 2022. Andrew has directed numerous productions, such as "James & The Giant Peach" and "Matilda," and has developed educational curriculums in various settings, including Studio East and Woodland Park Zoo. Andrew's academic credentials include a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from the University of Washington and a Master of Arts in Educational Theater from NYU.
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The Drama League
OUR MISSION: The Drama League advances the American theater by providing a life-long artistic home for directors and a platform for dialogue with, and between, audiences. OUR VALUES: At The Drama League, our Core Values inform and guide our service to the theater, its audiences, and the world. We strive to bring these Values into daily practice, ensuring our culture remains relevant and accessible. As such: - We position creativity as a powerful engine for change. - We embrace artistic risk-taking, innovation and surprise — mistakes inspire solutions. - We insist on the conditions for artists and audiences to engage with thoughtfulness, care, openness, and empathy. - We strive to communicate openly and honestly, and expect others to do so as well. - We actively foster and advance an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment in our programs and on our team. - We seek to inspire through service, give our best every day, and create opportunity for everyone to engage, learn, and grow.