Andy Blais

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: West Orange, NJ
Returning, Parent
Attended Camp: 1980-1990, 2009, 2010, 2024

Thrilled to return for my Third Life Chapter at Camp!

I: (1980–1990) Camper for 6 years and Staff for 5 years (Theater, Radio, Lifeguard, Senior Staff); II: 2009-2010 Parent Artist in Theater & Creative Writing (with my son, Ben); III: 2024 Parent Artist in Theater (with my daughter Violet).

What I’m looking forward to most is watching (from afar!) Violet’s first summer at Ballibay, which magical corner attracts her the most, and how she chooses to express it. It’s a privilege to witness, and I’m one fortunate parent!

Professional Bio:
Andrew Blais has been blessed with a 30+ year career in NYC Theatre, Dance, Opera, Music and TV, mostly as a lighting designer, light board programmer and stagehand, but also as an SM for dance companies, touring the US, Europe & Asia. Highlights: 2 years with Twyla Tharp; B’way sub: (Chicago, In the Heights); and 3 seasons at The Metropolitan Opera House (stagehand). This fall will mark his 14th season in TV lighting—Martha Stewart (Daytime Emmy, 2009); Seth Meyers; Meredith Viera. Since 2016, Andy has been with LIVE with Kelly and Ryan/Mark, as the light board programmer and Associate Lighting Director. Additionally, he’s a writer and editor, with 4 years in Publishing. He’s taught design, composition and electricity at 3 colleges, and his poetry won a faculty writing award at the City University of New York. Last Fall, he revived his acting career and now performs in the North Jersey Community Theatre circuit. BA SUNY-Binghamton, MFA, Brooklyn College.