Bruce Coughran was the founder and Artistic Director of Indra's Net Theater in Berkeley, CA, which he led for 8 years. During his time leading Indra's Net Theater the company was awarded over two dozen awards, nominations, and honors including the 2020 Annette Lust Award from the Bay Area Theater Critics Circle. His previous works include a play called The Secret of Life (about the discovery of DNA) that was nominated for Best New Play in the Bay Area in 2016. He was also a film director and producer (Maverick Award for 'East of Sunset' in 2005), and worked as an independent director up and down the west coast. In addition, he has published papers in science and history, and has a degree in music composition. He now lives on the Treasure Coast in Florida.