Andy Grapko
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Andy Grapko (she/her) is an intimacy coordinator & director based in Austin, Texas. She has completed Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Intimacy Coordinator training, a SAG-AFTRA accredited program, and is certification pending. Andy trained with top intimacy professionals through IDC, including Alicia Rodis, Claire Warden, and Jessica Steinrock.
In addition to her work as an intimacy coordinator, Andy works as an intimacy director and educator. With experience in theatre, opera, and dance, she is the Resident Intimacy Director at the University of Texas at Austin and has been twice nominated for B. Iden Payne Awards for Best Intimacy Direction.
Andy's experience as a theatre actor, director, and movement professional, combined with her background in psychology and advocacy, led her to the role of intimacy coordinator. Her understanding of what it's like to be on both sides of the camera allows her to support both actors and directors, facilitating safe intimacy choreography, and storytelling with care and efficiency.
In addition to her work as an intimacy coordinator, Andy works as an intimacy director and educator. With experience in theatre, opera, and dance, she is the Resident Intimacy Director at the University of Texas at Austin and has been twice nominated for B. Iden Payne Awards for Best Intimacy Direction.
Andy's experience as a theatre actor, director, and movement professional, combined with her background in psychology and advocacy, led her to the role of intimacy coordinator. Her understanding of what it's like to be on both sides of the camera allows her to support both actors and directors, facilitating safe intimacy choreography, and storytelling with care and efficiency.