Ian Anthony Coleman

Ian Anthony Coleman (him) is a Black, Queer director, choreographer, and educator from Washington, DC. A bold storyteller specializing in world-building and reimagining classics, he is a versatile director whose range extends from intimate new works to large-scale musical comedies.

Before beginning his MFA, Ian was an active artist and advocate within the DC theatre scene for over a decade. He recently served as the Performing Arts Director at Barrie School, where he directed and choreographed over twenty productions, and was a Lead Teaching Artist at Round House Theatre. His directing work has been seen at institutions including The Catholic University of America, Montgomery College and Creative Cauldron. As an actor, he has performed nationally and internationally with companies such as Signature Theatre, Arena Stage, Olney Theatre Center, and The Kennedy Center.

Ian graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with his B.S. in International Relations & Politics, minoring in French & Francophone Studies. He is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association and serves on the Advisory Board for Only Make Believe.

He is thrilled to challenge himself and further his craft within the program.