Andrew Hobgood is a playwright, author, and director based in Chicago and Milwaukee. He is the founder of The New Colony, a non-profit theater company dedicated to supporting new playwrights and artists in creating new works.Hobgood has written and directed numerous plays throughout his career, including "5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche," which ran Off-Broadway and is published with Concord Theatricals. He is also a freelance copywriter and blogger, with a talent for crafting powerful, engaging content that resonates with audiences.Throughout his career, Hobgood has been a tireless advocate for emerging artists, and his commitment to supporting new voices in the theater world has earned him widespread recognition and acclaim. He has been featured in numerous publications, including the Chicago Tribune and Time Out Chicago, and has received awards for his work, including the Emerging Theater Award in Chicago and Outstanding Production at FringeNYC.He currently lives in Milwaukee with his partner Joe and their dog Wyatt and is enjoying taking in all the cheese curds and craft brews.