Andrew Pinard
While not a resident of Concord, Andrew often spends more time here than he does at his home in Bradford. He is a full-time performer who has had extensive experience working in the arts in Concord and around the United States. From his independent theatre company performing at the Annicchiarico Music Theatre to designing lighting and performing on the stage of the Concord City Auditorium (most recently again as the producer of The Great American Magic, Comedy & Vaudeville Show in February 2016) to performing on Main Street at Old Fashioned Bargain Days (now Market Days) to working as Production Manager for First Night New Hampshire to directing productions for the Junior Service League of Concord, Andrew has always found Concord to be his home away from home. He founded and named Hatbox Theatre, as well as, facilitated the development, design, construction and running of the space. He serves as a school board member for the Kearsarge Regional School District (since 2008), was instrumental in the 2015 design and renovation of their high school auditorium. He served as the founder/director of the theater program for the New England Summer Arts Program, theater director/drama advisor for Pembroke Academy (five years) and technical director/lighting designer/instructor for Kearsarge Arts Theatre in Sutton, NH. He regularly consults for theatres and venues throughout the region and beyond in the areas of magic, lighting design, directing, systems development, and facility design. In 2017, Andrew was awarded the Vision and Tenacity Award at the NH Theatre Awards. Andrew performs magic, comedy and variety throughout the northeast and around the globe. Andrew has served as Executive Artistic Director of the historic Claremont Opera House (2021-2023), the Interim Executive Director of The AVA Gallery and Arts Center (2024-2025). He presents on 19th-century entertainments and Jonathan Harrington through the NH Humanities To Go program. He presented on Harrington internationally and published his research. He performs as Harrington for historic organizations and theatres. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the NH Citizens for the Arts board. | absomagic.com