Spiro Velodous
Sara Glidden

Mondays, January 30-March 12 (not February 13) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00noon 5 sessions
Lyric Stage Company of Boston, 140 Clarendon Street

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to get to the exciting opening night of a great show? This course will offer a unique insight into the world of theatrical production. Using productions from The Lyric’s 2011-2012 season as examples, we will take the class on a theatrical journey from our decision to produce the play to opening night. We will talk about the collaboration between our respective positions and how the inherent “checks and balances” of each position affect the final production. Through the budgeting process, design, casting, rehearsals, and final dress rehearsal, we will cover every aspect of theatre production. A variety of company members, designers and production-team members will add their insight into the final production. Through discussion and questions we will also comment on the state of theatre in Boston and our predictions for its future. Readings will be assigned.

Spiro Velodous

Spiro Velodous has been the Producing Artistic Director of The Lyric Stage Company of Boston since 1997. He is a three-time Elliot Norton Award-winning director, and has a record-setting six IRNE awards for Best Director of a Musical. He has taught acting, directing, and principles of comedy at Emerson College. He is the recipient of the Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence.

Sara Glidden

Sara Glidden is a professional arts administrator with experience in public, private, and not-for profit management and marketing. This is her eighth season as the Managing Director of The Lyric Stage Company of Boston. Sara is also a performer with The Spectrum Singers choral ensemble, and has taught arts management for both the undergraduate and professional studies programs at Emerson College.