WANDA NOONAN – Theater Director, Animator and Screenplay Writer

Wanda Noonan is a New York-based animator and screenplay writer, and a board member of Paradise Factory, a nonprofit dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and celebrating the voices of emerging artists. Through her creative work and leadership, Noonan supports Paradise Factory’s mission to advance American performing arts, with a particular emphasis on theater as an incubator for cinematic storytelling.

The Paradise Factory was founded by Noonan’s father, the actor Tom Noonan. The theater nestled in the heart of the East Village encourages artists to draw from their own lived experiences, fostering deeply personal and authentic work that resonates with both creators and audiences. Noonan’s involvement reflects a shared commitment to storytelling as a means of self-discovery, artistic development, and cultural impact.