ERIK ANDREWS

Theatre

Director • Educator • Deviser

“...An exceptional theatre artist and educator whose passion for the craft is truly infectious. He has an innate ability to read the energy of a room, guiding actors and students to breakthrough moments with remarkable insight and skill. Constantly exploring new teaching methods, he keeps his work fresh and inspiring, leaving a lasting impact on those he works with.”

Ross Williams

Founding Artistic Director

NY Shakespeare Exchange

“...Not only brings a wealth of experience and training but also approaches the craft with openness, collaboration, and a deep respect for the artistic process. He leads with curiosity rather than ego, creating a space where fellow artists—whether students, actors, or colleagues—can explore, take risks, and develop their own voices. His work is never about rigid ideologies or hierarchy, but about fostering the kind of discipline, adaptability, and creative freedom essential in the professional world. Erik’s ability to balance high expectations with generosity and encouragement makes him an invaluable director, mentor, and collaborator. Artists who work with Erik—whether in the classroom or the rehearsal room—find not only a skilled leader but a true artistic ally, someone who champions their growth and artistry. Simply put, he is the kind of theatre artist others feel lucky to learn from and create alongside.”

Gretchen Egolf

Actress, Director, Educator

RADA, LAMDA,

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

“...The only director our playwright-based theater company ever built a project around. His approach to working with a playwright on a new project was liberating, and he also made our production process easier by attracting actors on his own accord. Erik is accommodating but creative, accessible but precise, and a bunch of other this-but-that combinations that make him great to work with.”

David Todd

Artistic Director
Playwrights Local, OH