Kari Krein-Silvers

Kari Krein-Silvers is a Production Stage Manager and Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Delaware. She holds an MFA in Stage Management from UD’s Professional Theatre Training Program and has extensive professional experience with theaters nationwide, including the Lincoln Amphitheatre, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, and The Arden Theatre Company. Additionally, she serves as Production Manager for the annual PlayPenn New Play Conference in Philadelphia.

Her educational background includes teaching Stage Management at Drexel University and Villanova University, reflecting her commitment to theatre education. Her professional work spans production management, stage management, and new play development.

Kari’s involvement with the Resident Ensemble Players (REP) at UD underscores her engagement with both academic and performance facets of theatre. While no specific grants or awards are noted, her contributions to theatre education and professional practice are central to her profile.