Andrew Ritchie

Andrew Ritchie is a director, theatre maker, and teacher born and raised on Treaty 6 territory in Amiskwaciwaskahikan (Edmonton). He has directed across Turtle Island (North America) and his work has ranged from new Canadian plays, immersive, mask, clown, theatre for young audience, western classical canon, and improvisational. He has a MFA in Directing & Creation from York University, a BA in Drama from the University of Alberta, and is a graduate of the Citadel/Banff Centre Professional Theatre program. He is a co-founder of Thou Art Here Theatre and current Artistic Director. Currently he is the Program Coordinator with Theatre Alberta and a freelance director and artist. Previously he was the Sandbox Series Coordinator & Theatre School Director at Globe Theatre in Regina, and festival director of Common Ground Arts’ Found Festival. Learn more about him and his upcoming projects at www.andrewritchie.net