Ada Karamanyan is a multifaceted individual who has made a name for herself as a casting director, consultant, writer, and activist based in Seattle, Washington.
As a casting associate for The Playwrights Realm in New York, Ada has had the opportunity to work with a variety of esteemed organizations, including Magic Theatre, Next Chapter Podcasts, Radical Evolution, Island Shakespeare Festival, Baltimore Center Stage, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Arizona Theatre Co., Play On Shakespeare, ACT - A Contemporary Theatre, New City Theater, and New York Theatre Workshop.
Throughout her career, Ada has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned casting directors such as Karyn Casl, Paul Davis, Taylor Williams, Rebecca Feldman, Karina Fox, Margaret Layne, and Dale Brown.
In addition to her work in casting, Ada has also served as a producing artistic leader for 2 years with MJ Kaufman and Kit Yan for Trans Lab, a developmental playwriting fellowship for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming writers and directors.
Born in Los Angeles, Ada was raised on Whidbey Island in Washington state, and began her journey in the arts world as a performer before transitioning to a career in casting.
As a testament to her dedication and passion for the arts, Ada has worked tirelessly to support and amplify the voices of marginalized communities, and has become a respected figure in the industry for her commitment to diversity and inclusion.
