Who we are
Astro Lab is a theater production company based in Seattle. We have set out to build stellar musical experiences for audiences big and small, worldwide. Our primary focus is developing new works with new artists, working with each opportunity to help a show find its best home and its natural audience.
Formed in January of 2024, we are developing the new musical Signs of Life by Christopher DeLair. To find out more about this incredible show and the development process, please visit the Signs of Life website or get in touch with us.
Astro Lab Productions is also a Co-Producer on John Proctor is the Villian opening April 14 on Broadway and a Co-Producer on Sunny Afternoon at Chicago Shakespeare Theater from March 21 to April 27, 2025.
If you would like to discuss another new work or opportunities for collaboration, reach out any time. We'd love to hear from you.
Formed in January of 2024, we are developing the new musical Signs of Life by Christopher DeLair. To find out more about this incredible show and the development process, please visit the Signs of Life website or get in touch with us.
Astro Lab Productions is also a Co-Producer on John Proctor is the Villian opening April 14 on Broadway and a Co-Producer on Sunny Afternoon at Chicago Shakespeare Theater from March 21 to April 27, 2025.
If you would like to discuss another new work or opportunities for collaboration, reach out any time. We'd love to hear from you.
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Erin Coomer
Founder, CEO
With 30+ years of musical theatre experience and education, Erin is a passionate advocate for the arts. She has a BA in Music Education and Vocal Performance and a background in songwriting and production.
Erin has spent the past two decades supporting organizations for young people in Seattle. She served over nine years on the board of directors for YouthCare, working to advocate and end youth homelessness in Seattle and served three years on the board of directors for the Seattle chapter of Summer Search, an organization supporting high school students to become first generation college students. Erin believes strongly that community involvement is a vital part of life.
In 2023, Erin co-founded Astro Lab for the purpose of supporting new artists and new works of art. She envisions the company growing to become a place where people from all walks of life can find and discover their voice and create impact within the broader community through art. She is thrilled to be giving a voice to the work of Christopher DeLair with Signs of Life, the premier production of Astro Lab.
Founder, CEO
With 30+ years of musical theatre experience and education, Erin is a passionate advocate for the arts. She has a BA in Music Education and Vocal Performance and a background in songwriting and production.
Erin has spent the past two decades supporting organizations for young people in Seattle. She served over nine years on the board of directors for YouthCare, working to advocate and end youth homelessness in Seattle and served three years on the board of directors for the Seattle chapter of Summer Search, an organization supporting high school students to become first generation college students. Erin believes strongly that community involvement is a vital part of life.
In 2023, Erin co-founded Astro Lab for the purpose of supporting new artists and new works of art. She envisions the company growing to become a place where people from all walks of life can find and discover their voice and create impact within the broader community through art. She is thrilled to be giving a voice to the work of Christopher DeLair with Signs of Life, the premier production of Astro Lab.
Paula Tharp
Associate Producer
For 30 years, Paula has worked and played withinin the art world. For the last 15+ years, she has dedicated herself to arts fundraising in Seattle, including leading the philanthropy team at The 5th Avenue Theatre and overseeing corporate and foundation support at The Seattle Art Museum. She has a BA and MA in Art History and was in the PhD program at the University of Washington where her focus was Performance Art.
Paula is a collaborative leader and relationship builder, who connects with people through a genuine love of the arts. A fan of Greek mythology and drama, one of her favorite constellations is Pegasus, who embodies inspiration, bravery, and creative expression, all of which Paula endeavors to bring to her role at Astro Lab.
Associate Producer
For 30 years, Paula has worked and played withinin the art world. For the last 15+ years, she has dedicated herself to arts fundraising in Seattle, including leading the philanthropy team at The 5th Avenue Theatre and overseeing corporate and foundation support at The Seattle Art Museum. She has a BA and MA in Art History and was in the PhD program at the University of Washington where her focus was Performance Art.
Paula is a collaborative leader and relationship builder, who connects with people through a genuine love of the arts. A fan of Greek mythology and drama, one of her favorite constellations is Pegasus, who embodies inspiration, bravery, and creative expression, all of which Paula endeavors to bring to her role at Astro Lab.
Billie Wildrick
Senior Creative Advisor/Constellation Architect
Billie Wildrick is a multi-hyphenate creative who has performed across the country, from Broadway to DC, the Twin Cities, Sacramento, Sarasota, and her beloved home, Seattle. Audiences have seen her in countless new musicals as well as iconic roles including Norma Desmond (Sunset Boulevard), Sally Bowles (Cabaret), Dot/Marie (Sunday in the Park with George), and Miss Adelaide (Guys and Dolls). Her work onstage has been recognized with two Gregory Awards, and multiple Footlight Awards. Billie has also directed productions ranging from large-scale musicals like Annie (5th Avenue Theatre) and Guys and Dolls (Village Theatre) to inventive small-scale works including an all-puppet Little Shop of Horrors, an immersive Murder Ballad, and new works like Peanutty Goodness and The Champagne Widow. Her voice is featured on original cast albums, meditation apps, commercials, video games, and at least one romantasy podcast. A founding member of the trios The Riveting Rosies and The Calamity Janes, Billie has also written and performed original work at the Seattle Fringe, SPF, Liberty Deli, Thumpers, and The Studios. Beyond the stage, she is Coaching Lead at Ovation Communication, helping leaders around the world master presence, storytelling, and authentic human connection. Most importantly, Billie is mom and agility partner to D’Artagnan, the dog that makes it all worthwhile.
Senior Creative Advisor/Constellation Architect
Billie Wildrick is a multi-hyphenate creative who has performed across the country, from Broadway to DC, the Twin Cities, Sacramento, Sarasota, and her beloved home, Seattle. Audiences have seen her in countless new musicals as well as iconic roles including Norma Desmond (Sunset Boulevard), Sally Bowles (Cabaret), Dot/Marie (Sunday in the Park with George), and Miss Adelaide (Guys and Dolls). Her work onstage has been recognized with two Gregory Awards, and multiple Footlight Awards. Billie has also directed productions ranging from large-scale musicals like Annie (5th Avenue Theatre) and Guys and Dolls (Village Theatre) to inventive small-scale works including an all-puppet Little Shop of Horrors, an immersive Murder Ballad, and new works like Peanutty Goodness and The Champagne Widow. Her voice is featured on original cast albums, meditation apps, commercials, video games, and at least one romantasy podcast. A founding member of the trios The Riveting Rosies and The Calamity Janes, Billie has also written and performed original work at the Seattle Fringe, SPF, Liberty Deli, Thumpers, and The Studios. Beyond the stage, she is Coaching Lead at Ovation Communication, helping leaders around the world master presence, storytelling, and authentic human connection. Most importantly, Billie is mom and agility partner to D’Artagnan, the dog that makes it all worthwhile.
Christopher DeLair - resident composer Chris was raised by wolves, and then by his sisters, and then by the stars. Now it's up to all of us to raise him the rest of the way, which means he's back to wolves.
He's a triple-threat: he can sing, he can order thai food, and he can light up a room with his smile. Also he can write. Beautiful music, lyrics, and stories about lost children who want sweet vengeance or sweet dessert.
Chris is an accomplished member of the Seattle theatre community, has worked on many shows across the country...
His drag name is Crystal Air. Chris did not write this bio.
He's a triple-threat: he can sing, he can order thai food, and he can light up a room with his smile. Also he can write. Beautiful music, lyrics, and stories about lost children who want sweet vengeance or sweet dessert.
Chris is an accomplished member of the Seattle theatre community, has worked on many shows across the country...
His drag name is Crystal Air. Chris did not write this bio.
Greg Coomer
Co-Founder, Designer
Greg has been a designer in the games and entertainment industry for 30 years. At Astro Lab you might find him working on things as varied as contracts, live audio equipment, or the typography on a screen-printed t-shirt.
Greg is told he is an Aquarius. His favorite constellation is the Pleiades cluster. He rejects the notion that the Pleiades is actually just "part of Taurus". He is also Team Pluto.
Co-Founder, Designer
Greg has been a designer in the games and entertainment industry for 30 years. At Astro Lab you might find him working on things as varied as contracts, live audio equipment, or the typography on a screen-printed t-shirt.
Greg is told he is an Aquarius. His favorite constellation is the Pleiades cluster. He rejects the notion that the Pleiades is actually just "part of Taurus". He is also Team Pluto.
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