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Jo Williams is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at Tufts University, located in the Aidekman Arts Complex. She holds an MFA in Production Management from Boston University and a BA in Theatre/Speech from Northwestern College. Williams has served as Production Manager for Tufts' theatre department since 2013 and oversees the Tufts Children's Theatre program since 2016. Her professional experience spans over 20 years of managing major theatrical productions including 'Miss Saigon', 'Rent', and 'The Velveteen Rabbit', along with corporate/private events for institutions like Harvard University and WBUR.
Williams' work emphasizes practical theatre education through courses like Practicum in Production, Stage Management, and Senior Capstone projects. She has held leadership roles in festivals such as the Tennessee Williams Theatre Festival (2015-2017) and consults for Moonbox Productions. Her professional network includes collaborations with Boston Opera Collaborative, Bridge Repertory Theater, and Chicago-based companies like Noble Fool Theatricals.
- Education: MFA Production Management (Boston University), BA Theatre/Speech (Northwestern College)
- Key Roles: Production Manager (Tufts TDPS), Program Manager (Tufts Children's Theatre), Consultant (Moonbox Productions)
- Notable Projects: 'Finish Line' Boston Marathon documentary play, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company tours, Equity Stage Management for over 50 productions
Williams' teaching focuses on bridging academic theory with hands-on production experience, preparing students for professional theatre careers through immersive coursework and real-world project involvement.
