CREATIVE TEAM
Andrew Coopman (they/he)
DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL AND COSTUME DESIGNER
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Andrew is a Seattle-based theater artist graduating with their Masters of Fine Arts in Directing this spring, bringing the past three years of study to a close. Over these past three years at the University of Washington School of Drama, they have directed Bryony Lavery’s FROZEN: A Play, Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal, LeAnne Howe’s Savage Conversations, and Annie Baker’s Body Awareness along with several other theatrical events. Andrew is thankful to the faculty and staff for continuing to push them to be the best they could be, and offers eternal thanks to their husband for his incredible support through these years. This show is dedicated to everyone who has helped them become the director they are today; especially Valerie Curtis-Newton, you saw the artist who was always ready to step into their artistic voice, and now is that time, so I thank you. AndrewCoopman.com
Andrew D. Smith (he/him)
LIGHTING DESIGNER & DESIGN ADVISOR
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Andrew is a lecturer in lighting design for the School of Drama, teaching both graduate and BA students in design. Andrew is a Seattle-based lighting designer, most recently lighting American Son at Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Dracula at ACT, and The Diary of Anne Frank at Indiana Repertory Theatre and Seattle Children’s Theatre. He is thrilled to be working with Andrew Coopman on his thesis production.
Daniel Webbon (he/him)
SOUND DESIGNER, COMPOSER
Hometown: Bay City, TX
Daniel is a composer from Seattle whose music has been described by New Music Box as “attractive, somber, and contemplative.” His works have been performed by So Percussion, Portland Percussion Group, Cecilia Duarte, Danielle Sampson, Tessa Romano, and others. In 2018 he completed his DMA in composition at the University of Washington where he studied with Huck Hodge. When not writing music he works as a cobbler at Swanson’s Shoe Repair in Seattle and plays drums in the band Powerbleeder.
Andrea Bush
PROPERTY MASTER
Andrea is the property master for the School of Drama. She has an MFA in scenic design from the University of Washington and has most recently designed Cider House Rules for Book-It.
Em Chan (they/them)
STAGE MANAGER
Hometown: West Lafayette, IN
Em is a current UW sophomore majoring in art history and English language and literature. They have stage managed several shows within the School of Drama, including their winter 2020 CabLab production of Frozen: A Play, as well as several online shows, Love & Information and a devised show, Bodies of Water. They are honored to be working with such a talented, kind, and welcoming group of artists, and would like to thank Andrew, their director-designer extraordinaire, for his inspiring perseverance and passion throughout this process.
Bella Brown (she/her)
DRAMATURG
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Bella is a senior pursuing a degree in drama performance and communication who previously was the dramaturg for Love and Information. Past UW acting credits include The Best of Everything, Three Sisters, Romeo and Jules, and 12 Ophelias: a play with broken songs. Outside of UW, Bella has done readings for ACT Theatre/Seagull Project and Strawberry Theater Workshop. She is a graduate of Young Actor Institute and has done extensive work with 14:48 HS and Young Americans' Theater Company. Bella would like to thank Andrew for their incredible collaboration and leadership.
Joshua Barajas (he/him)
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Joshua is honored to be working on Rosmersholm with such a talented group of people, especially when theatre is very hard to access at this time. His most recent work includes SoD’s production of Love and Information where he was in the ensemble and Director for UTS’s Anonymous. He would like to thank Andrew Coopman for the opportunity and wonderful learning experience this production has been for him. He would also like to thank his spouse, Rachel, for being so supportive throughout this school year.
CAST
Gretchen Hahn (she/her)
REBECCA WEST
Hometown: Austin, TX
Gretchen is thrilled to be joining the team of Rosmersholm! PATP Credits: So Far So Good (Ana/Co-Writer), Dead Man's Cellphone (Jean), Women of Lockerbie (Woman 2). Selected Regional Credits: Summer and Smoke (Alma Winemiller), The Cherry Orchard (Varya), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Antony and Cleopatra (Octavia), The Medea Myth (Clown/Argonaut), among others. Film/Television: Dolas, Murder Made Me Famous, Stuck, Get With the Program, #howtohideadeadbody. Gretchen is represented by TCM Models & Talent for the PNW and Kit International Talent for the Southwest Region. www.gretchenhahn.com
Antonio Mitchell (he/him)
JOHANNES ROSMER
Hometown: Phenix City, AL
Antonio is a second-year PATP and this is his second virtual production at UW. He was originally slated to be The Emcee in Cabaret last spring but we all know what happened there. He received his BFA in musical theatre from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Recent Credits: Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol (Harlequin Productions), Emcee in So Far So Good (UW), Belize in Angels in America Part I: Millennium Approaches (UAB). Thank you to all my family and friends that have continued to support me on this journey! antoniodmitchell.com
Gabriel Trimbur (he/him)
RECTOR KROLL
Hometown: Coudersport, PA
Gabriel most recently appeared in the ensemble of Venice Theatre's 19/20 season in Venice, FL. Prior to that he spent the summer in Pennsylvania performing in In the Heights (Sonny u/s), Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story, and Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas). Other select credits include Working 2012, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, directed by James Barry, and Hair, directed by Daren Lee, at Wagner College. Gabriel has released three solo albums, under the name Lemon: Sightlines of Songbirds, Destination Anywhere, and Summon You Angels. IG: @gabrieltrimbur
Kristopher Jones (he/him)
PETER MORTENSGARD
Hometown: Bremerton, WA
Kris has played all over Kitsap for the past decade. His most recent roles were on film, an adaptation of Crime & Punishment as Raskolnikov, as well as an original short Rob & Bob as Bob. With the University of Washington's CabLab Series, and fabulous direction from Andrew Coopman-Cheek, Kris played various roles in the production of Love & Information. He sends thanks to his mom and family for their support.
Diana Trotter (she/her)
MRS. HALSETH
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Pre-pandemic, Diana appeared in St Joan (Second Story Rep), Into the Woods (Viva Vocalists), Bye Bye Birdie! (Centerstage), The Devil and Sarah Blackwater (Annex Theatre), and Much Ado About Nothing (Fern Shakespeare). She has also been seen on stages in Portland, San Antonio, Coeur d’Alene, and Spokane. Favorite roles include: Vivian Bearing in Wit; Polly Wyeth in Other Desert Cities; Ruth Steiner in Collected Stories; and Linda Waterman in Fiction. As a teaching artist, Diana serves as the acting coach for Viva Vocalists, and has taught master classes for Seattle Youth Opera and the University of Washington.
Matt Standley (he/him)
ULRIK BRENDEL
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Matt moved to the Bay Area six years ago and was previously seen in Oakland Theater Project's Down Here Below, Othello, and The Grapes of Wrath, The Deception of Kathryn Vask at Altarena Playhouse, The Threepenny Opera at West Edge Opera, Bay Area Children's Theatre's Last Stop on Market Street, Gold: The Midas Musical, and Pete the Cat, as well as Berkeley Playhouse's James and the Giant Peach, Urinetown, and Peter and the Starcatcher. Matt is a proud company member of Oakland Theater Project and St. Francisville Transitory Theatre. He sends lots of love to Izzy, Patrick, and his friends and family for all of their support.