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Stephen Howe- Stage Director at the McCarter Theater

May 11, 2015 By barnardc Leave a Comment

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.

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