Andrea Beasom is an opera and theater director and choreographer whose work has been seen at Washington National Opera, the Kennedy Center, LA Opera, Seattle Opera, Atlanta Opera, Detroit Opera, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Opera San Antonio, the Glimmerglass Festival, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bard Summerscape, Berkshire Opera Festival, National Sawdust, and Austin Opera. She is also the Head of Movement and Choreography for the renowned Fourth Wall Ensemble.
In addition to her work a director and choreographer, Andrea has performed professionally for over 15 years on with notable companies such as the Royal Opera House of Muscat, the Kennedy Center, Hawaii Opera Theater, New York City Center (Off-Broadway), LA Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, Pasadena Playhouse, the Glimmerglass Festival and the Dallas Opera. She danced with Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet Studio, Pasadena Dance Theater, and also in commercial/industrial productions for Sony, Puma, Moncler, and Microsoft, and in the film
The One That I Want.
Andrea's passion for opera began early, inspired by her parents, who were founding members of the LA Opera Chorus and have performed in 160+ productions. Andrea has been featured in various roles with the company — child supernumerary, children's chorus singer, dancer, singer, assistant director and choreographer. She deeply believes in the power of live theater in inspiring children's imaginations, nurturing creativity, and fostering empathy by exposing them to diverse perspectives and cultures.
Andrea holds a B.M. in Voice from Mannes School of Music. A detailed list of her production credits can be found at
AndreaBeasom.com.