Lisa Anderson Bongers

Lisa Anderson Bongers serves as an Instructor of Stage Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Conservatory, leveraging over 30 years of experience as a leading operatic stage manager across U.S. and European institutions including San Francisco Opera, Washington National Opera, and major orchestras.

She earned dual degrees in theater and video/film production from UMKC, forming the foundation for her interdisciplinary career spanning live performance and media production.

Her expertise centers on stage management for large-scale opera and theater productions, with notable work on world premieres like John Adams' Doctor Atomic and Francesca Zambello's Ring Cycle. She integrates multimedia techniques across performance domains, having collaborated with the New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Ballet, and Alvin Ailey Dance Company while contributing to PBS Great Performances and theatrical film releases.