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Andrea Black, She/her
Artistic Director
Andrea Black is the Artistic Director of The Sandbox, steering the company in transforming the theatre experience through innovative techniques and diverse art forms. Andrea is committed to developmental theatre and creative performances that challenge conventions and inspire audiences.
Andrea holds a BA in Theatre Arts and a BS in Business Administration from Appalachian State University, where she honed her skills in directing and performance. With over 10 years of experience in the theatre industry, Andrea has acted, produced, and stage-managed at numerous theatre houses in Chicago, IL. Before joining The Sandbox, she served as Assistant Director at Theatre in the Park, where she played a key role in incorporating diversity and cultural notes of the Black community in the production of The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Tremble.
Elaina Briggs-Clark, She/her
Research Analyst
Elaina is the Research Analyst at The Sandbox, where she plays a crucial role in gathering and analyzing data to support the theatre's strategic planning, marketing, and audience development efforts. With a strong background in research, Elaina helps The Sandbox make informed decisions that enhance its operations and reach.
Elaina earned her degree in Theatre from Meredith College in 2017. She is a passionate advocate for performing arts and a long time theatre-maker, with experience performing, playwrighting, directing. Additionally, Elaina has an educational background in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, which she aims to integrate into her work.
Amy Sawyers-Williams, SHE/HER
Founder/Artistic Director of See Saw Projects