Discover the backstage roles behind live entertainment and what it takes to produce successful performances week after week.

In theater and live entertainment, there are a multitude of backstage roles that ensure the show always goes on. Hear from creatives and managers who share what it takes to produce successful live performances, often multiple times a week.

Jenny Gersten, VP & Artistic Director, Musical Theater, New York City Center

Stephanie Sciandra Smith, Vice President, Creative, Situation

Alex Volckhausen, Stage Manager (Wicked, Hamilton); Trustee (New York Philharmonic, The Public Theater)

Moderator: Adam Natale, Director, SVA Theatre

Presented with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and SVA Theatre