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Andrew Ritchie

Andrew Ritchie

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Artistic Director of Thou Art Here Theatre | Program Coordinator of Theatre Alberta

  • Education

    • The Banff Centre

      2014 - 2014
      Intern Director - Professional Theatre Program Directing

      Assistant Director of Romeo and Juliet presented at The Citadel TheatreDirectors Showcase (Uncle Vanya & Much Ado About Nothing)CLASSES:Scene Study Chekhov, Scene Study Shakespeare, Staging on the Thrust stage, Directing Seminar, Voice Work, Stage Combat, Rehearsal Prep, Movement

    • York University

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Fine Arts in Directing/Creation Directing and Creation

      Activities and Societies: Devised Theatre Festival Mentor-2017 THEA 4050/4051: Devised Theatre Workshop, Department of Theatre Guest Director-2018 THEA 3071: Performance Practicum II / THEA 4071: Performance Practicum IV, Department of Theatre MFA in Theatre Representative, Theatre & Performance Studies Graduate Student Association Co-Director & Producer, Third Wheel Theatre Festival of New Canadian Work Co-Director of Steering Committee, York Experimental Solo Festival -Thesis: “Immersive Theatre and Embracing the Live Moment”Thesis Production: Still, Still, Still by Geoffrey Simon BrownDirector: This is War by Hannah Moscovitch, The Gathering Project (collective creation), The Birds adapted by Yvette NolanCreator: Assist Ed by Andrew RitchieActor: Richard II by William Shakespeare, The Gathering Project (collective creation), Call Me GodInstructors: Michael Greyeyes, David Smukler, Erika Batdorf, Paul Lampert, Erik Armstrong, Ross… Show more -Thesis: “Immersive Theatre and Embracing the Live Moment”Thesis Production: Still, Still, Still by Geoffrey Simon BrownDirector: This is War by Hannah Moscovitch, The Gathering Project (collective creation), The Birds adapted by Yvette NolanCreator: Assist Ed by Andrew RitchieActor: Richard II by William Shakespeare, The Gathering Project (collective creation), Call Me GodInstructors: Michael Greyeyes, David Smukler, Erika Batdorf, Paul Lampert, Erik Armstrong, Ross Stuart, Shawn Kerwin Show less

    • Haskayne School of Business

      2021 - 2022
      Rozsa Arts Management Program

      The Rozsa Arts Management Program provides mid-career to senior level arts professionals an opportunity to be introduced to new concepts or dig deeper into topics including governance, resource development, marketing, human resources, leadership, and finance.

    • York University

      2015 - 2017
      Masters of Fine Arts Directing & Creation

    • University of Alberta

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Arts in Drama Drama

      Activities and Societies: University of Alberta's Outdoors Club, The University of Alberta E-sports Club, ABBEDAM Productions, New Works Festival, Quick N Dirty Festival Director of Abbedam 2010Co Festival Director of Quick N Dirty Festival 2010Involved in New Works Festival, Abbedam, and Quick N Dirty 2006-2010 (Actor, Director, Tech/Design)Classes: Scene Study, Shakespeare Scene Study, Play Analysis, Dramatic Process, Pochinko baby clown, Pilobolus movement, Tumbling, Stage Combat, Voice & Speech, Performer Created Theatre, Collective Creation, Site-specific Theatre, Bouffon, Character Mask, Directing (Proscenium, Round, Thrust & Alley), Stage… Show more Director of Abbedam 2010Co Festival Director of Quick N Dirty Festival 2010Involved in New Works Festival, Abbedam, and Quick N Dirty 2006-2010 (Actor, Director, Tech/Design)Classes: Scene Study, Shakespeare Scene Study, Play Analysis, Dramatic Process, Pochinko baby clown, Pilobolus movement, Tumbling, Stage Combat, Voice & Speech, Performer Created Theatre, Collective Creation, Site-specific Theatre, Bouffon, Character Mask, Directing (Proscenium, Round, Thrust & Alley), Stage Design, Technical TheatreInstructors: David Barnet, Michael Kennard, Jane Heather, Sandra Nicholls, Alex Hawkins, Kim McCaw, Jan Henderson, Andrea Boyd, Shannon Marentette Show less

  • Experience

    • YMCA Camp Chief Hector

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2011
      Outdoor Hiking & Canoe Guide

      Outdoor guide and camp counsellor for two week to four week long sessions with campers ranging from 13 - 17 years old. Led 3-11 day long overnight backpacking trips and 3 - 22 day long overnight canoe trips.

    • University Improv Group

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
      Improviser/Vice President

      Performed improv, led workshops and part of the leadership team.

    • Rapid Fire Theatre

      Jan 2008 - now
      Improviser

      Ensemble member with Rapid Fire Theatre from 2008 - 2009 & 2012 - 2015 and again 2020 to present!Check out my upcoming improv shows with Rapid Fire Theatre at my cast member page: https://rapidfiretheatre.com/cast/andrew-ritchie/

    • Abbedam Productions

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
      Director

      Directed "Crazyface" by Clive Barker for the annual production

    • Remedy Cafe Edmonton

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2015
      Barista/Cook

      Barista and Cook at the original 109th Street Remedy Cafe location. Night time manager at the 124st Remedy Cafe location in 2015.

    • Nextfest

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
      Director

      Directed "Pushed" by Jessica Peverett

    • Rock Steady Productions

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
      Director

      Director of "Miles Away" by Colin Matty at the Edmonton Fringe

    • Nextfest Arts Company

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
      High School Mentor

      Provided dramaturgy, outside eye mentorship on staging, writing, acting, and overall production of multiple high school productions at NextNextfest

    • Crazyface Productions

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      Director

      Director of "KANKER in Heaven Only Knows" by Rachel Victoria Steele and Andrew Ritchie at the Edmonton Fringe

    • Grant MacEwan University

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      Director

      Director of "The Bone Cage" by Angie Abdou at Grant MacEwan University - The English Department

    • Common Ground Arts Society

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

      Co-founded the festival in 2012.Operational Director 2012-2013 | Festival Director 2014-2015Curated the programming and overall artistic vision of the Found Festival for two years. Co-founded the festival in 2012. In first two years, assisted with overall programming and vision of the festival. In charge of venues, festival grounds, and day to day operation and production of the festival.

      • Festival Director of the Found Festival

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

      • Operations Director of the Found Festival

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

    • Thou Art Here Theatre

      Jan 2012 - now

      Thou Art Here Theatre was founded in 2011 to be Alberta’s alternative Shakespeare company bringing the Bard’s plays and adaptations of his work to the most unexpected places. In 2021 Thou Art Here decided to amalgamate with You Are Here to become the Thou Art Here Theatre Guild, a non-profit society in Alberta. The company is re-committed to innovative immersive theatre practices, igniting new educational opportunities for professional and emerging artists, and growing a thriving ensemble of local theatre artists. Show less

      • Artistic Director (co-founder)

        Sept 2011 - now

      • Hamlet in Isolation

        Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

      • Director

        Aug 2018 - Sept 2018

      • Director

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

      • Director

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

      • Director

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

      • Director

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

      • Director

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

    • Northern Light Theatre

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
      Assistant Director

      Assistant Director on "Bitches & Money 1878" by Martin Henshell. Directed by Trevor Schmidt

    • Promise Productions

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

      Directed "Birdie on the Wrong Bus" by Ellen Chorley in 2012 & 2015.TYA show that toured to Alberta public schools. Directed "The Boogie Monster Club" by Ben Gordetsky.

      • Director

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

      • Director

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

    • The Citadel Theatre

      Jan 2014 - Nov 2022

      Faculty member teaching youth and adult classes.Classes have included: Acting, Scene Study, Monologues, Directing, Shakespeare, Improvisation, Collective Creation & Devised Theatre, Site-specific theatre and more. Director of "ENCOUNTERS" at multiple site-specific locations in and around the Citadel Theatre building. Assistant Director of "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. Directed by Tom Wood.Presented as part of Banff Centre/Citadel Professional Theatre Program.

      • Foote Theatre School Faculty Member

        Jan 2011 - Nov 2022

      • Director

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

      • Assistant Director/Intern Director

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

    • Theatre Network

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      Director

      Directed "No One Showed Up For the Anarchist Rally" by Rosemary Rowe at The Mercury Theatre as part of the 20th Anniversary Showcase of Nextfest

    • You Are Here Theatre

      Jan 2015 - Mar 2021

      Independent Canadian theatre company exploring the audience-performer relationship and driven to challenge its audience with the content, direction, and design of their theatre. Director and Co-Producer of "Mr. Burns, a post-electric play" by Anne Washburn co-produced with Blarney Productions and presented as part of the Edmonton Fringe Theatre's 2019|20 Off Season. Director of the workshop production of "Still Still Still" by Geoffrey Simon Brown presented at the Commons Theatre in Toronto, ON. Multiple staged readings and workshop productions of "Assist Ed" by Andrew Ritchie.November 2017 - Presented by Theatre Passe Muraille as part of BUZZ Presentation SeriesJune 2017 - Presented by Theatre Network's Nextfest February 2017 - Presented by Theatre Passe Muraille June 2016 - Presented by Dirt Buffet Cabaret at Nextfest April 2016 - Presented by York Experimental Solo Festival

      • Artistic Director

        Jan 2016 - Mar 2021

      • Director

        Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

      • Director

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

      • Playwright/Actor

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

    • Workshop West Playwrights'​ Theatre

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      Assistant Director

      Assistant Director of "The Laws of Thermodynamics" by Cat Walsh. Directed by Heather Inglis.

    • York University

      Jan 2015 - Apr 2018

      Sessional instructor for undergraduate theatre classes T.A. for THEA 1520 Acting for Non-Majors

      • Sessional Instructor

        Sept 2015 - Apr 2018

      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

    • Tiny Bear Jaws

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
      Director

      Directed the workshop production of "Everyone We Know Will Be There: A House Party in One Act" by Elena Belyea at a site-specific residential house. Workshop at Playwright's Workshop Montreal.

    • Concordia University of Edmonton

      Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
      Guest Instructor

      Guest instructor for undergraduate course in directing and site-specific theatre

    • University of Regina

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2019
      Guest Instructor

      Guest instructor for Improvisation and Theatre classes

    • Globe Theatre

      Jan 2019 - May 2020

      -Oversaw the implementation of Globe Theatre’s educational and outreach initiatives that reached over 2000+ youth and adults in southern Saskatchewan-Programmed and produced the Globe’s second stage series dedicated to boundary busting theatre by Saskatchewan artists. Director of "The Circle" by Geoffrey Simon Brown as part of the 2020 Sandbox Series at Globe Theatre.

      • Theatre School Director & Sandbox Series Coordinator

        Apr 2018 - May 2020

      • Director

        Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

    • Art Gallery of Alberta

      Jun 2021 - Feb 2022
      Visitor Experience Associate

    • Friends of The Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Society

      Dec 2021 - May 2022
      Arts Education Facilitator

      Arts instructor with the Jube School, the Arts Education branch of the Friends of the Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Society

    • Thousand Faces Festival

      May 2022 - Jul 2022
      Director

      Director of two new plays as part of the inaugural New Mythic Work Series. “Iphigenia” by Liam Salmon and “Sisyphus, Happy” by Calla Wright

    • Theatre Alberta

      Jun 2022 - now
      Program Coordinator

      Responsible for leading Theatre Albeta's educational and artistic programs and services including, but not limited to:the development, management, and evaluation of artistic and educational programs and special projects including Artstrek, Workshops/Webinars by Request, and Emerge.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

      Canadian Red Cross
      Sept 2021

    • ProServe Liquor Staff Training

      AGLC
      Jul 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Andrew Ritchie
      5 Young Theatre Artists to Watch For Edmonton Journal 2014
    • Awarded to Andrew Ritchie
      Playworks Ink/Nextfest Emerging Artist Award Nextfest / Theatre Alberta / Alberta Playwright's Network 2013 Exemplary emerging artist in Alberta.
    • Awarded to Andrew Ritchie
      Michelle Dias Community Service Award Theatre Alberta 2012 For demonstrating a selfless commitment to the Alberta theatre community and sharing knowledge with his colleagues and peers.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Paths for People on Oct 2020
      Paths for PeopleAssociated with Andrew Ritchie