Geoffrey Stephenson

Geoffrey Stephenson is an Associate Teaching Professor in Voice/Musical Theatre at Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts. He specializes in musical theatre history, literature, and vocal performance, and serves as the academic advisor for the Department of Theatre and Film's musical theatre specialization program. His roles include teaching voice for the National Broadway tour of Billy Elliot: The Musical and directing CMA opera productions such as Dialogues of the Carmelites, Hänsel und Gretel, and An Evening of One Acts by Thomas Pasatieri.

Education: BFA in Musical Theatre Performance (Kent State University), Master’s in Music Education (BGSU), Doctorate in Theatre (BGSU).

Research interests focus on bridging vocal performance with musical theatre pedagogy, alongside contributions to opera direction and community theatre. Stephenson has directed Huron Playhouse productions for three decades and taught in public schools (Huron City Schools, Ottawa Hills Local Schools), directing musicals at Otsego High School and Kettering Fairmont High School. His performance work spans roles in New York City, Chicago, Omaha, Lincoln (Nebraska), and Ohio.

Awards: Mark Twain Comedy Award (2021, Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival).

Advising & Grants: Academic advisor for BGSU’s musical theatre program. Extensive experience spans vocal instruction, Broadway collaborations, and K-12 education. No specific grants mentioned in text.

Labs/Teams: Active in CMA opera productions and Huron Playhouse. Collaborates with theatre departments across disciplines, emphasizing practical performance training.