Episode #60
In this podcast episode, Jennifer talks to Sarah Harris who shares her journey of becoming a stage manager for theater and Broadway. They discuss the different roles and responsibilities within stage management, the dynamics of building a diverse and supportive stage management team, and the importance of adaptability and communication throughout the process. They highlight the evolving accessibility of stage management as a profession, emphasize the significance of treating people with care and respect, and encourage embracing one’s own unique strengths and interests.
About Our Guest
Sarah G. Harris (she/her) is a stage manager, producer, and educator dedicated to creating safe collaborative spaces built on care, trust, and generosity. She strives to bring love and joy into every room she’s a part of. Her credits include... Broadway: Parade, A Christmas Carol, POTUS, Come From Away, Once On This Island, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and The Crucible. National Tour: Hamilton (Philip & Angelica Companies). Off-Broadway: Second Stage, Audible Theatre, and others. Regional: Alliance Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and Berkshire Theatre Group. Corporate Events: Paramount Upfront (Paramount Global), Big Holiday Show (Target), Goalkeepers (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), Skittles: The Broadway Musical, and more. Sarah also worked on the Live Captures of A Christmas Carol and Come From Away. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor for Columbia University’s M.F.A. Stage Management Program.
