Ashley Coia

Director

Ashley Coia (she/her) is a director and theatrical artist committed to creating exceptional theatrical experiences through human-centered spaces where creativity can flourish. Passionate about dramaturgy, she grounds her work in deep engagement with text, research, and movement. Ashley received her BFA in Drama with a concentration in Musical Theatre from New York University’s Tisch Department of Drama. Recent credits include: Waitress (Director, Winner: Broadway World Award for Best Direction, Best Musical, Best Ensemble), Spring Awakening (Director, Regional, Winner: Broadway World Award for Best Direction of a Musical), Ragtime (Associate Director, The Goodspeed), Once On This Island (Associate Director, Theatre Raleigh), Carrie (Associate Director, NYU Tisch), The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Director, Regional), & Godspell (Associate Director, Regional). Upcoming: Our Town (The Ghostlight Theatre). Special thanks to this incredible cast, crew, and creative team for their dedication and heart to this beautiful story. www.ashleycoia.com