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BIO

Recently seen this summer in New York Times Critics’ Pick Seize the King as Queen Woodville. In 2019, Patterson completed Dominique Morisseau’s three-play cycle at Detroit Public Theatre as Silver in Paradise Blue. TV credits include “Blue Bloods,” “Manifest” and “Jessica Jones.” In addition, Patterson is an applied theatre artist using drama to engage students in social/emotional learning. Patterson is a proud Detroit native and a graduate of Purchase College Acting Conservatory.

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere, 2021
Ainee


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Andrea Patterson, cullud wattah


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Obie Awards - 2022 - Sustained Achievement in Performance

Andrea Patterson, cullud wattah


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Obie Awards - 2022 - Sustained Achievement in Performance

Andrea Patterson, Confederates


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Obie Awards - 2022 - Sustained Achievement in Performance

Andrea PattersonSeize the King

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News


Review: MEMNON at The Getty Villa

Though the language is easy to imagine as the foundation for a more ostentatious spectacle, the sweeping narration is deftly relayed by a mighty fistful of actors and a polished trio of dancers in a way that allows grand battles and weighty sociopolitical musings to service the intrinsic poetry of the contemporary text.
Interview: Carl Cofield's Talks the Storytelling of the Story of MEMNON

Next up at the Getty Villa, Memnon conceived by Carl Cofield and Will Power opening September 5, 2024, (already in previews). Carl directs this oft overlooked epic tale from the Greek mythological canon written by Will with the cast of: Eric Berryman, Jesse J. Perez, Andrea Patterson, Daniel José Molina, Jesse Corbin, Holly Hwang Belshaw, Katherine (Kat) Files and Jenna Kulacz. Carl found time before opening night to answer a few of my queries.
Photos: See Tonya Pinkins, Phylicia Rashad & More at THE COMEUPPANCE Opening Night

Check out photos from opening night of Signature Theatre's off-Broadway premiere of MacArthur Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance directed by Eric Ting.
Miami New Drama Presents CREATE DANGEROUSLY, A World Premiere Written & Directed By Lileana Blain-Cruz

Miami New Drama presents the world premiere of 'Create Dangerously,' a groundbreaking play written and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, based on Edwidge Danticat's thought-provoking book of essays, Create Dangerously:
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 66th Annual Obie Awards

Just last night, the American Theatre Wing presented the 66th Obie Awards, celebrating and honoring Off- and Off-Off-Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
FAT HAM, ENGLISH, Kara Young, Saheem Ali & More Win Obie Awards for 2020-2022 Season

The American Theatre Wing has announced winners for the 66th Obie Awards, celebrating and honoring Off- and Off-Off-Broadway. See the full list!
The 2nd Annual Antonyo Awards Will Be Presented in October

 Broadway Black presents The 2nd Annual Antonyo Awards, which honors Black theatre artists during the 2021-2022 season. The live, in-person ceremony will be held on Monday, October 10 at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem (253 West 125th Street). Awards in 29 competitive categories and five honorary categories will be presented along with performances and guest appearances. 
2nd Annual Antonyo Award Nominations Announced - See The Full List!

The 2nd Annual Antonyo Award nominations from the 2021-2022 Broadway and Off-Broadway season have been announced! See the full list here!
COMPANY, SIX & More Win 2022 Drama Desk Awards - See the Full List!

Winners for the 66th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. See the full list here! This year’s Drama Desk Awards will take place at Sardi’s Restaurant on June 14th. See who was honored from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway.
SIX, KIMBERLY AKIMBO Lead Nominations for 2022 Drama Desk Awards

Nominations for the 66th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today, and the full list of nominees is available here as well as information on who was eligible.
One-Week Extension Announced for Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES

Signature Theatre has extended the New York premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s Confederates, directed by Stori Ayers to April 24. The production, running in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W. 42nd Street, New York), opened March 27.
CULLUD WATTAH at The Public - Two weeks left!

Special Offer - CULLUD WATTAH at The Public - Two weeks left!
CULLUD WATTAH is 'haunting and eye-opening' - NYT

Special Offer - CULLUD WATTAH is 'haunting and eye-opening' - NYT
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of CULLUD WATTAH

Written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Candis C. Jones, Cullud Wattah follows three generations of Black women living through the Flint Water Crisis. The world premiere began preview performances in The Public's Martinson Hall on Tuesday, November 2 and officially opened last night, Wednesday, November 17.
Review Roundup: CULLUD WATTAH Opens at The Public Theater

Written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Candis C. Jones, Cullud Wattah follows three generations of Black women living through the Flint Water Crisis. The world premiere began preview performances in The Public's Martinson Hall on Tuesday, November 2 and officially opened on Wednesday, November 17.
Extended! CULLUD WATTAH Now Plays Through Dec 12

Special Offer - Extended! CULLUD WATTAH Now Plays Through Dec 12
One-Week Extension Announced for CULLUD WATTAH at The Public Theater

The Public Theater announced a one-week extension of the world premiere play CULLUD WATTAH through Sunday, December 12. Written by Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lilly Award winner Candis C. Jones, CULLUD WATTAH follows three generations of Black women living through the Flint Water Crisis.
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere CULLUD WATTAH at The Public Theater

The world premiere of CULLUD WATTAH by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Candis C. Jones began previews on Tuesday, November 2 and will run through Sunday, December 5, with an official opening on Wednesday, November 17.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for CULLUD WATTAH - Complete Casting Announced!

The Public Theater announced complete casting today for the world premiere of CULLUD WATTAH, written by 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Candis C. Jones.
The Public Theater Announces 2021-22 Season Featuring World Premieres of THE VISITOR, CULLUD WATTAH and More

Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up today for The Public’s 2021-22 Season, returning to their landmark home on 425 Lafayette Street after the year-long pandemic shutdown with a robust slate of new productions and ongoing  programming.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Andrea Patterson been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for cullud wattah, Sustained Achievement in Performance (Obie Awards) for cullud wattah, Sustained Achievement in Performance (Obie Awards) for Confederates and Sustained Achievement in Performance (Obie Awards) for Seize the King.

What awards has Andrea Patterson won?

Andrea Patterson has won the Sustained Achievement in Performance at the Obie Awards for the following productions: cullud wattah, Confederates, and Seize the King.

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