Laurie Kincman

Laurie Kincman is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She specializes in Stage Management, Arts Administration, and Dramaturgy, and serves as the department’s Production Manager. Her roles include overseeing the Stage Management and Arts Administration programs, teaching courses like Dramaturgy and Theatre Management, and advising productions.

Education:

• MFA in Stage Management, University of California-Irvine
• BA in Drama & Political Science, Dartmouth College

Research & Professional Contributions: Kincman authored The Stage Manager's Toolkit (4th ed., 2024), a foundational text for stage management education. Her work emphasizes communication techniques, digital tools, and ethical practices in theatre production. She has professional credits with institutions like the Old Globe Theatre and Opera Pacific.

Recent Contributions: Led productions such as Cabaret (2025) and What the Constitution Means to Me (2024). Presented on legal and creative topics, including copyright in the arts and documentary drama.

Affiliations: Member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Stage Managers Association, and Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas.