Stephen Howe- Stage Director at the McCarter Theater

Lauren Kelly talks to Stephen Howe, Stage Supervisor at the McCarter Theater. He discusses his career in theatrical design, his involvement with over a hundred shows per year, and his goals for audience engagement.

• 0:09: Childhood and early involvement in the arts
• 2:58: First backstage experience, first college show, mentors
• 5:14: College studies in theatrical design
• 6:16: Day-to-day work at McCarter, dual function as theater company and road house in a local setting
• 14:34: How artists’ personalities affect performances
• 19:51: Getting to interact with famous performers
• 23:50: Impact of the collaborative process, McCarter’s influence on audiences
• 31:38: Unspoken contract with audience
• 35:36: Annual performances of “A Christmas Carol”
• 37:31: Closing thoughts: experiences with recent shows

You can read Lauren’s reflections on this interview here.