Searching for a way to understand the mysteries from the other side of the proscenium? Confused about how to locate and break down the syllables of the marvelous careers waiting for you in the wings? Here’s your chance to hear from professionals working in the non-performing fields of the theater: set design, costume design, lighting, stage management, playwriting, sound, and more!

François-Pierre Couture, Designer; UCLA Alumnus '06

Bryan Davidson, Los Angeles-based writer; Plays/productions include War Music, Banned and Burned in America, and Reflecting Back; Resident Playwright at the William Inge Festival in Independence, Kansas; Dramaturge for organizations such as Native Voices at the Autry National Center, the Mark Taper Forum, ASK Theater Projects, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic; UCLA Alumnus

Dan Ionazzi, UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television, Production and Design; Director of Production at TFT's Freud Playhouse and Little Theater; Lighting Director at the Geffen Playhouse

Nancy Keystone, Producer/Artistic Director, Critical Mass Performance Group

Brian Kite, UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television. Directed several Buffalo Nights' productions. Founder of Buffalo Nights

April Shawhan, Visiting Assistant Professor

Edit Villarreal, Associate Dean, Chair of MFA Playwriting Program, UCLA School of Theatre, Film, and Television.