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Andrew Child

Andrew Child

Andrew is a multimedia artist who has worked regularly as a director, animator, performer, and designer. His writing focuses on the complete arts ecosystem. He has been a guest artist at Emerson College, New England Conservatory, New York University, Clark University, Massassoit Community College, and more, and has been quoted in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, LA Times, Boston Globe, and others. You can hear him on the Broadway Podcast Network interviewing acclaimed artists, scholars, and historians for 50 Key Stage Musicals: The Podcast, or you can read his chapter on The Merry Widow in Routledge Press' 50 Key Stage Musicals.

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First Show

The first show I saw was a production of 'Annie' at my local high school.

Favorite Show

My favorite shows (in no particular order) I've ever seen are: Sammi Cannold's original production of 'Endlings' by Celine Song (A.R.T.), Zack Winokur's premiere of Davóne Tines' and Michael Schachter's 'The Black Clown' (ironically from the same season at the A.R.T.), Lee Sunday Evans' original restaging of 'Dance Nation' by Clare Barron (Steppenwolf), Suse Wächter's 'Brecht's Gespenster' (Berliner Ensemble), Joel Grey's 'Fiddler on the Roof' (National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene), Faye Driscoll's 'Thank You for Coming: Space' (REDCAT), William Kentridge's 'The Great Yes the Great No' (Wallis Annenberg), Nora Chipaumire's 'Dambudzo' (REDCAT), Michael Arden's revival of 'Once on this Island' (Circle in the Square), and Summer Williams' production of 'Wolf Play' by Hansol Jung (Company One).

Favorite Stories

  • Review: WOLF PLAY at Company One Theatre - Writing this article was such a treat because I was genuinely energized and thrilled when I left Boston Public Library after this production. I love puppetry, and seeing the art form elevated to such an emotional state was riveting.
  • Making Space for Gender-Queer Voices (and Making Sure to Pay Them Too) - Though I engaged in the interviews in this series years ago, there is still so much I reflect on from my conversations. Theatre still needs to be making space for gender-expansive voices and the charge must be led by a varied cohort of gender-expansive artists and administrators. This article scratches the surface, not only of what the problems are, but what the future could hold.
  • Review: A HIT DOG WILL HOLLER at Skylight Theatre Company & Playwrights' Arena - I had only been living in LA for two months when I got to review this show and had already started to form a rather bleak judgement on the state of theatre in the city (we were all rebuilding after the lockdown still). I was happily surprised by this world-class premiere by a world-class author in a tiny black box behind a book shop. I still point to this production when people drone on about how LA is "not a theatre city"!
  • Feature: HOORAY LA at Bob Baker Marionette Theater - I've loved every moment I've gotten to spend within the red velvet-decked halls of the Bob Baker Marionette Theatre. The shows are delightful and rife with unparalleled artistry. It was wonderful getting to chat with head puppeteer Alex Evans about this stunning tribute to LA.
  • Review: KATE at Pasadena Playhouse - Sometimes it's difficult writing about an artist of whom you are a fan. Though a major Kate Berlant stan, this show was easy to review. It was thought-provoking, risky, strange, and theatrically-rich, all while packing laughter from beginning to end.


Most Popular Articles

Review: BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse

Review: BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse

May 18, 2026

Brava to Alexandra Silber for capturing all the heart and humor of Lerner’s original book with her thoughtful new adaptation and brava to Katie Spelman for dreaming up a Brigadoon that is as ebullient and spirited as it is deeply human.

Review: AKHNATEN at Los Angeles Opera

Review: AKHNATEN at Los Angeles Opera

March 13, 2026

Glass feels to be in direct conversation with grand opera, layering incantations from the chorus over triangulations of notes played nearly ad nauseam on violas to evoke something of the mystery that shrouds ancient Egypt in western culture.

Review: AMADEUS at Pasadena Playhouse

Review: AMADEUS at Pasadena Playhouse

February 17, 2026

Director Darko Tresnjak has crafted a visually-appealing world that unfortunately reduces the action of the play to broad strokes enacted in a toy theatre.

Previews: CHOO CHOO REVUE at Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Previews: CHOO CHOO REVUE at Bob Baker Marionette Theater

January 14, 2026

Taking the form of an imaginary train ride, the performance will feature meticulously-crafted marionettes representing flora and fauna of regions across an imaginary landscape fused with whimsy and a cartoonish sensibility.

Review: THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW at Dolby Theatre

Review: THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW at Dolby Theatre

December 17, 2025

Drag legends Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme have crafted an extravaganza that combines all the stupidity and raunchiness of a campy nightclub act with all the sparkle and polish of the lighter fare being doled out at Radio City this time of year.

Review: LA BOHÈME at LA Opera

Review: LA BOHÈME at LA Opera

December 2, 2025

Herbert Ross’ production of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème currently being presented by LA Opera has everything an audience venturing to the opera could hope for.

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at LA Opera

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at LA Opera

September 22, 2025

When the iconic ‘Prologue’ begins to simmer, the gang of Jets loitering about the stage in Jessica Jahn’s contemporary streetwear, bedecked in tattoos and bomber jackets may immediately perturb any purists in the audience.




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