ANDY GARRISON - ACTING COACH

BA, Theatre
MFA, Acting and Directing
SAG
AFTRA

Andy has extensive formal training in acting, voice and movement.

He holds a B.A. in Theatre from Baker University, and an M.F.A. in Acting and Directing from the nationally recognized Professional Actor Training Program at the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

An experienced professional, Andy has appeared on many area stages including the Missouri Repertory Theatre, The New Theatre, and The American Heartland Theatre. His acting work has also been seen on national television in films with Richard Thomas, Cheryl Ladd and Keith Carradine.

Andy has directed award-winning productions both at the university level and in community theatre. His collaborative style and dedication to ensemble have earned him a reputation as an "actor's director".