Directors
Bandit Theater’s house teams are led by an outstanding crew of directors. If you would like help us organize and direct our shows, we’d love to meet you! Keep your eyes peeled for updates to this page for opportunities to work with us and our teams.
Erica McIntyre
Director of Swipe Right
(She/Her) Erica’s improv comedy style is grounded in terrorizing all of her teammates on stage in the most supportive of ways. Her comedy roots began as an alumni of Seattle University’s D1 Improv team where she peaked. She is a current member of Captain, Yeah Okay, and any opportunity that will involve wearing a fun wig. Erica’s other passions include singing to Justin Beiber in spin classes, pumpkin spice lattes (specifically 16-oz iced, almond milk & 2 pumps), the TV show Hoarders, and a hearty wellness routine of a daily nap.
Grant Michael Scott
Director of The Couples Quiz
(He/Him) Grant believes that fun is where you make it and his improv is an example of how to pursue that. Grant's been performing and directing in the Pacific Northwest for the last 8 years and couldn't be happier that his journey has led him to Bandit Theater. Grant has spent the better part of his life telling stories. He started with avenues of Dungeons and Dragons and continued through his BFA in Directing and beyond. He is also always looking for new things to watch so feel free to give him a suggestion!
Chris Carter
Director of The Awkward Show
(He/Him) Chris Carter lives in Sammamish with his wife, daughter, son, and dog. He came to comedy late in life, but has been writing since his parents divorced when he was 7. He studied creative writing at Middlebury College, got a screenwriting MFA from UCLA, and then eventually, finally, studied Improv, Sketch, and Character at UCB in L.A. Chris has written for the animated series “Hello Ninja,” “LEGO City Adventures,” and "Shezow," as well as the forthcoming “Scooby Doo & the Mystery Pups.” And he feels insanely lucky that he gets to spend a couple hours each week laughing with the Awkward Show cast.
SaraJo Geiger
Director of The Reader
(She/They) Born and raised in Olympia, WA, SaraJo is now a Seattle-based improv and sketch comedian with over 10 years of theater and film experience. She believes everyone has the capability to be unbelievably hilarious, and that each distinct comedic voice deserves celebration, and nourishing collaboration. Locally, SaraJo works with Bandit Theater, CSZ Seattle, and Jet City Improv. SaraJo writes and performs with local sketch troupe, Good Crash. She loves swimming in lakes even though she's still kinda scared there's a shark in there.
Yolanda Suarez
Director of Mad Science
(She/Her) Yolanda is stupid excited to teach improv with Bandit Theater. Yolanda studied at UCB Theatre in NYC where she learned to love, hate, and love (again) "GAME!" She moved to Seattle and formed two indie improv teams, Rock Bottom and Captain. She performs with Bandit Theater's group Mad Science. She will always accept an invitation to Karaoke!!
Caroline Herlihy
Director of First Date
(She/Her) Caroline is an ex-competitive figure skater, reality tv aficionado, and the nicest Masshole you’ll ever meet. She took her first improv class on her birthday in 2019 and it’s been the gift that keeps on giving. She recently moved to Seattle from Los Angeles and is thrilled to be a part of the Bandit community! You can catch her performing with The Reader and directing First Date.