​Prior to joining the REP, Sandy was Associate Artistic Director, Casting Director, Stackner Cabaret Director and Director of the Artistic Intern Program at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, and Resident Director and Production Stage Manager at American Players Theater. She has also directed for Backbone Theatre Ensemble, Nevada Conservatory Theater, Next Act Theatre, Renaissance Theaterworks and Beloit College, conducted classes on Shakespeare and Audition Technique at universities throughout the country, served on Adjunct Faculty with Carthage College for five years, and ventured into film casting for the independent features Baraboo and Waterwalk.