Biography

About
Andrea Fouts is a director, producer, performer, and theatre educator who has worked in schools and theaters all over Orange County. She is the founder of the Yorba Linda Spotlight Theatre where she served as Artistic Director of the organization for 14 years, producing, directing and instructing year-round seasons of productions and conservatories.

Andrea has instructed in and established vocal music and theatre programs in several schools including Orange County School of the Arts, Brea Olinda School District, Orange Unified School District, Placentia-Yorba Linda School District, and Friends Christian School.  Aside from directing and teaching at Mater Dei, Andrea is also currently an adjunct faculty member at Santa Ana College where she serves as a professor for the theatre department’s dual-enrollment program. Additionally, she is a private vocal coach specializing in musical theatre and audition techniques.

Andrea and her husband, Derick, are the parents of three children: Niko, Eleni and Emilia, and enjoy spending time watching them grow in their own artistic and athletic adventures.

What I Love About MD

Mater Dei is not just a school, it’s a community of students and families who support each other long after graduation.  The students at Mater Dei are the most well-rounded students I have encountered, and daily use their many talents to glorify God.

Other experience: I serve as a cantor and director of the youth choir at Saint Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church.  I also teach in the church’s Greek Dance and Church School. 

Education: B.A (Directing) Chapman University, and M.A (Theatre) Regent University, Virginia

At MD since: 2018

Teaching since: 2006