Andy Sandberg
Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer
Andy Sandberg was appointed Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage in 2019. An accomplished director, writer, and Tony Award-winning producer whose national and international career has been committed to new work and artist development, Sandberg was selected to lead the organization following an extensive national search.
Since joining the Hermitage in January of 2020, Sandberg has guided the organization through a period of significant growth and transition, despite the challenges of COVID-19. Over the past three seasons, the organization has dramatically expanded its programming, more than tripled its fundraising, embarked on a new strategic plan, completed a campus-wide restoration, and established dozens of new collaborative partnerships throughout the region and across the country. Under Sandberg’s leadership through the pandemic, the Hermitage was one of the nation’s earliest and most successful adapters to find safe and innovative opportunities for live programming, creating unique outdoor and virtual experiences for artists and audiences alike.
Sandberg’s theatrical work has been represented in New York City, London, and throughout the United States. In 2009, at the age of 25, he became the youngest producer in history to win a Tony Award. Sandberg’s Broadway and West End producing credits include the hit revival of Hair (2009 Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle Awards); the Broadway revival of Gore Vidal’s The Best Man, starring James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette, Candice Bergen, and Eric McCormack (2012 Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle Nominations); and Will Eno’s The Realistic Joneses, a critically acclaimed new play starring Toni Collette, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts, and Marisa Tomei.
Sandberg directed the London premiere of Jeannette Bayardelle’s Shida, which opened to rave reviews and earned 2019 Off West End Award nominations for Best Musical, Best Director, and Best Lead Actress. He previously directed the world premiere of Shida Off-Broadway at Ars Nova (four AUDELCO Award Nominations, including Best Director and Best Musical) and at the American Repertory Theater (Cambridge, MA). Sandberg has been represented Off-Broadway as the director of Straight, named a Critics’ Pick by The New York Times, which cited that the production was “directed with polished finesse.” He previously wrote and directed the critically acclaimed world premiere of Application Pending, a comedy about kindergarten admissions (BroadwayWorld Award: Best Off-Broadway Play, Drama Desk Nomination: Outstanding Solo Show, Winner: Book Pipeline Prize). Additional world premieres that he has directed include Alan Brody’s historical drama Operation Epsilon (four IRNE Awards, including Best Play and Best Director), the Off-Broadway comedy Craving for Travel (also co-author), and the Off-Broadway musicals The Last Smoker in America, Neurosis, and R.R.R.E.D. In 2020, he directed How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying for the Maltz Jupiter Theater.
Born and raised in New York, Sandberg is a graduate of Yale University with a B.A. in English and Theater Studies. He is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), and the Off-Broadway League. He has served on the boards of The Browning School (NYC), the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, the Yale Dramatic Association, the Whiffenpoof Alumni Association, and the Yale Alley Cats Alumni Organization (founder and longtime president). He recently served as President of the Browning Alumni Association.
Stacia Lee
Managing Director
Stacia@HermitageArtistRetreat.org
(941) 475-2098, Ext. 9
Stacia Lee was appointed Managing Director of the Hermitage in 2023. Most recently, Stacia served as the publisher for Sarasota Magazine, Houstonia Magazine, and the Asheville Visitor Guide. She oversaw the Florida and Texas operations for SagaCity Media, a Seattle-based company, where she was responsible for building and sustaining partnerships with key businesses, vendors, and non-profits across the Southeast. Prior to her move to lifestyle magazines, Stacia’s career in news media has given her the opportunity to lead multimillion-dollar operations across the country with Gannett, Lee Enterprises, and McClatchy. Her career in management and leadership has encompassed marketing, communications, branding, and organizational development. She has extensive experience developing strategic relationships and building operational infrastructure. She is deeply passionate about the arts and the role that the Hermitage plays in the local, national, and international arts ecosystems. She has always been ardent about quality journalism, community service, and meeting the ever-changing needs of her internal and external clients. She has served on several boards throughout her career but is most proud of her legacy of professional coaching and development. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Stacia graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She has been privileged to serve communities across the United States and now calls Sarasota home.
Tiffany Colli-Moon
Programs Director
Programs@HermitageArtistRetreat.org
(941) 475-2098, Ext. 103
Tiffany Colli-Moon is a producer, director, and dramaturg with a passion for new works. She has worked at theatres and cultural institutions across Southern California and New York City including Center Theatre Group, Greenway Court Theatre, South Coast Rep, the Wallis, Theater for the New City, Summer Play Festival, and others. Most recently, Tiffany served as Program Producer for the Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ ALOUD series and was lead producer for the inaugural “Night at the Library” at LA’s historic Central Library, showcasing over 200 artists and arts organizations. She simultaneously held the role of Literary Manager for Ojai Playwrights Conference, where she was on staff in various capacities for nearly thirteen years. At Greenway Court Theatre, Tiffany directed the rolling world premiere of Grace McLeod’s Herland and produced many acclaimed productions and events while serving as Producing Director from 2017 to 2021. Her dramaturgy work has been focused on new play development and has included projects with Ojai Playwrights Conference, Artists at Play, Cal Rep, and others. Tiffany holds an MFA/MBA in Theatre Management from CSULB, a BFA in Theatre Performance from Chapman University, and a Certificate in Musical Theatre Performance from Circle in the Square Theatre School.
Dave Newman
Operations & Facilities Manager
Operations@HermitageArtistRetreat.org
(941) 475-2098, Ext. 6
Dave Newman comes to the Hermitage from the Midwest with over twenty years of experience in the nonprofit sector and a vast knowledge of facilities, maintenance, and operations. After earning a bachelor’s degree in theology from Grace Ministries in Beavercreek, Ohio, Dave’s career evolved into facilities management and planning large-scale events. He was a founding board member of the Richmond Dream Center in Richmond, Indiana; the organization grew to feed over 2,500 meals each Christmas and distributed over 1,500 backpacks for young people returning to school. He was instrumental in helping to transform a 91,000-square-foot former quilting factory into a ministry center, while also housing two additional local businesses. Since then, Dave has chosen to trade the blustery winters of Indiana for the endless summers of Florida; he now calls the Englewood area home. Most recently, he served as the Director of Facilities for Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens in Punta Gorda, Florida. In his role there, he coordinated the building and grounds maintenance for the 27-acre botanical and sculpture garden, where he collaborated with a wide range of artists and musicians.
Joyous R. Pierce
Artist & Alumni Relations Manager
Alumni@HermitageArtistRetreat.org
(941) 475-2098, Ext. 110
Joyous R. Pierce is a multidisciplinary curator, producer, and creative strategist known for producing dynamic, artist-centered programming and exhibitions. She has collaborated with hundreds of artists across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and North America. Joyous has held senior leadership roles at the Harlem Arts Alliance and Hi-ARTS, where she designed and launched innovative programs including residencies, festivals, exhibitions, and arts education initiatives that expanded access and visibility for emerging & established artists. Her work spans institutions such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Burning Man, the Guggenheim, the Apollo Theater, Google, the AMNH, and the NARS Foundation. She is an alum of the CCCADI’s Innovative Cultural Advocacy Fellowship and a Curatorial Fellow at Nafasi Art Space. A recipient of the Renaissance Woman Award and a Proclamation from the City of New York, Joyous holds a B.A. in International Relations and an M.Sc. in African Politics from SOAS, University of London.
William Brickhouse
Executive Assistant / Residency Coordinator
Assistant@HermitageArtistRetreat.org
(941) 475-2098, Ext. 5
William Brickhouse joins the Hermitage team as Executive Assistant and Residency Coordinator in 2025. Most recently, William returned to his alma mater to serve as the Interim Music Admissions Counselor at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Prior to that, he lived in New York City, working at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and The Juilliard School. William created and performed a new work titled Hearing Art, which made its debut at Lincoln Center. This interdisciplinary new work featured a former Hermitage Fellow visual artist and a composer, resulting in an immersive interdisciplinary presentation. He is proud to be a part of the Hermitage team and directly supporting an organization that fosters new work and artistic development. Born and raised on the coast of North Carolina, Brickhouse is a graduate of University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance.
‘Chef’ Jordan Moore
Events & Hospitality Assistant
Jordan Moore was born in Pennsylvania and subsequently relocated to South Florida. With a strong passion for food and the arts, Jordan graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in New York in 2012 with his Associate Degree in Culinary Arts. Prior to his time at the Hermitage, Jordan worked at various organizations and establishments, including the Garrison Institute in New York — a retreat center where he assisted and organized large events. He has competed in multiple food competitions over the years, winning first place in the 2014 Venice Main Street Iron Chef competition and first place in the State of Florida Skills USA Competition in 2009.