Jennifer Schwartz

Jenn has been a production manager and stage manager in DC since moving to the area in 2004. She serves as the Production Manager for UMD’s School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies. Previously, Jenn was the General & Production Manager for Imagination Stage, where she was provided the opportunity to spearhead many unique projects. Those projects include the successful planning and execution of an expansion into DC that began with a partnership with The National Theater in 2014, as well as producing and stage managing a tour of Inside Out as part of the 25th ASSITEJ International Summer Festival in South Korea in 2017. Imagination Stage was the first American company to present at the festival, and Jenn was thrilled to be able to represent American Theatre for the Very Young. Jenn has also been the Production Manager for Round House Theatre. Before transitioning into production management, Jenn was an AEA Stage Manager for many years, with the majority of that time spent as the resident stage manager for Round House Theatre. Other stage management credits include: Imagination Stage, Olney Theatre Center, and Rep Stage.

Jenn serves as the production manager and stage management instructor for UMD’s School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.

Education/Training:

BA Theatre, SUNY Geneseo

Areas of Specialization:

Production Management, Stage Management, Arts Administration, Theatre for Young Audiences, Producing & Developing New Work