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ANDREW HINDERAKER A hugely exciting, risk-taking young writer whose stimulating work
and palpable promise demand attention . . . few can write like him. “ ” —CHRIS JONES, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
GET IN TOUCH 4005 WEBSTER COURT
MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN 53562
847.912.6719
WWW.ANDREWSPLAYS.COM
PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS PERSONAL
EDUCATION
As a playwright: to tackle both
the intimate and epic in my
work, to explore social issues
and crises through deeply
personal stories.
As an instructor: to inspire and
equip the next generation of
theatre artists; to help nurture
the evolution of the American
theatre.
Visiting Faculty, University of Nebraska MFA in Writing Delivered a lecture on playwriting as both a literary & theatrical art Instructor, Chicago Dramatists Theatre Designed and taught “The Living Moment,” an innovative workshop, exploring playwriting as a present-tense art form Instructor, The University of Texas at Austin Taught two sections of Playwriting I, an introductory course for undergraduates Responsible for all aspects of grading and curriculum design Instructor, Chicago Dramatists Theatre Designed and taught “Playwriting Lab,” an eight-week workshop, designed to challenge both beginning and experienced writers TA & Guest Instructor, The University of Texas at Austin Served as Teaching Assistant for Playwriting III (advanced undergraduate) & Collaboration (graduate level course) Served as Guest Instructor for Playwriting III and Directing I Instructor, Northwestern University Undergraduate Leadership Program Contracted to design and facilitate original workshops on narrative intelligence, story structure, performance and improvisational theater
Served as instructor for 14 Northwestern undergraduates and 2 TAs
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MFA Playwriting University of Texas at Austin MA English Stanford University BA English/ Creative Writing Stanford University (with Honors and Distinction), Phi Beta Kappa
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2013
2002
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CHRIS TILL, CAA
212.277.9000
Award-winning & published playwright, with work produced & developed in New York (Roundabout Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Club), Chicago (Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf) and throughout the country Extensive teaching experience at The University of Texas at Austin, Northwestern University, and Chicago Dramatists Theatre
REPRESENTATION
STATEMENT
1
JAN 2014
JUN – JUL 2012
AUG 11 – JUN 2012
SEPT 07– JUN 2008
TEACHING
AUG – DEC 2012
OCT 13 – MAR 14
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COLO
SSAL
PLAYS (SELECTED)
March 2015: Dallas Theater Center (Regional Premiere) November 2014: Rolling World Premiere at Mixed Blood Theatre, Minneapolis, MN September 2014: Rolling World Premiere at the Olney Theatre Center, Olney, Maryland November 2013: The Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA (Workshop) March 2013: The University of Texas (Workshop Production) Ju ly 2012: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. (Workshop)
DIR
TY
March 2014: A Contemporary Theatre (ACT), Seattle (Reading) September 2012: World Premiere at the Gift Theatre, Chicago Jeff Award Nominee, Best New Work (2013)
August 2011: Rattlestick Theatre, New York (Reading)
January 2011: Victory Gardens Theatre, Chicago (Reading)
Ju ly 2010: Chicago Dramatists Theatre, Chicago (Reading)
June 2012: World Premiere at Chicago Dramatists Theatre Jeff Award Nominee, Best New Work (2012)
August 2012: Manhattan Theatre Club, New York (Reading)
Ju ly 2010: Chicago Dramatists Theatre (Reading)
May 2009: id theatre, New York (Reading)
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September 2013: Roundabout Theatre, New York (Reading)
October 2010: World Premiere at Stage Left Theatre, Chicago Top Plays – Fall 2010 (Chicago Magazine)
February 2010: Victory Gardens Theatre, Chicago (Reading)
May 2009: Stage Left Theatre, Chicago (Workshop Production)
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November 2011: New York Premiere at the Roundabout Underground
September 2010: World Premiere at the Gift Theatre, Chicago Subsequent productions in Washington, D.C., St. Louis and throughout the country
December 2010: Araca Group, New York (Reading) Ju ly 2008: Steppenwolf Theatre, Chicago (Reading) June 2008: Seven Devils Playwrights’ Conference (Workshop)
ADDITIONAL INFO Numerous Productions of Short Plays, including: Wisconsin, Victory Gardens Theater (2012)
The Other One Percent, Pine Box Theater (2012)
In Our National Interest, American Blues (2011) The New Lonely, the side project (2009) Self-Help, 10x10 In The Triangle (2008) MENTORSHIP: Chicago Chronicle Project, American Theatre Company, (Aug 2009 - Feb 2010) Drafted an original docu-drama on the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago; Project involved extensive mentorship with middle school students in the community. Chicago Young Playwrights’ Festival (Jan – March 2010) Mentored a Chicago public high school student through a full production process of a one-act play Seven Devils Playwrights Conference (June 2010) Mentored a public high school student through a two-week workshop of his play
PRESS
Work featured/profiled in the New York Times, American Theater Magazine, Chicago Magazine, Stanford Magazine, & numerous other outlets
AWARDS, PUBLICATION AND RECOGNITION (SELECTED) Publications: Suicide, Incorporated Upcoming from Playscripts (2014) Kingsville Excerpts published in The Louisville Review (2014) Best Men’s Stage Monologues and Scenes Smith & Kraus (2010) Awards & Recognition: The Goodman Theatre’s Playwrights Unit (2013-14) 1 of 4 writers commissioned by the Goodman to meet bi-weekly with the artistic staff and develop a new play The Sundance Institute Theatre Lab’s Playwright-in-Residence (2013) Nominated by the Kennedy Center at attend & observe the 2013 Lab The Jean Kennedy Smith Playwriting Award (2013), First Place Colossal Awarded by the Kennedy Center for plays on the theme and subject of disability The Paula Vogel Playwriting Award (2013), Second Place Colossal Awarded by the Kennedy Center for plays that celebrate diversity The Kendeda Graduate Playwriting Award (2013), Runner-up Colossal In recognition of the best play from a graduate student in the United States Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Work in Chicago (2013) Dirty Nomination (Equity Category) Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Work in Chicago (2012) I Am Going to Change the World Nomination (Equity Category) Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Work in Chicago (2010) Suicide, Incorporated Nomination (Equity Category) Resident Playwright, Chicago Dramatists Theatre (inducted in 2009) In recognition of “dramatists who will make significant contributions to the American theatre repertory” (from website) The 2008 and 2012 Princess Grace Award Semi-finalist for Suicide, Incorporated and Colossal
References Available Upon Request