Andrew Lidestri
Managing Artistic Director

Andrew comes to Theatre UP and the North Country after living for several years in New York City.  A graduate of the University of RI with a BFA in Theatre and focus in Acting, his first love has always been the stage.  He has been delighted to work in theatre in both Los Angeles and NYC. He is excited to work to mix the broad spectrum of theatre into a more intimate and collaborative community setting.

Previous roles include Leading Player (Pippin), Perchick (Fiddler on the Roof), Manos (OPA!), Giles Ralston (The Mousetrap), Tinman & Lion (The Wiz), Adolpho (The Drowsy Chaperone), Proprietor (Assassins), James (Corpus Cristi), Rev. Parris (The Crucible), Kulygin (Three Sisters), Professor (Tracers), among many others.  ​

Andrew has directed the majority of the Theatre UP offerings for the last 8 years.  Serving as director for Shrek, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Over the River & Through the Woods, The Mousetrap, Spelling Bee, Little Shop of Horrors, Almost Maine, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Drowsy Chaperone, Romeo & Juliet & many more.  Having made his debut with the Theatre UP performing as John Adams in "1776", Andrew has given his multi-talents to multi-tasking, first as board member and now director.  As the first person to hold the position of Artistic Director for Theatre UP, Andrew is excited to bring a new theatrical experience to the local community here in the North Country.  He would like to invite all those interested in theatre to come enjoy a show with us, either on the stage or in the audience, and bring a friend, bring two.