Sadie Desantis

Sadie Desantis is an Assistant Professor of Stage and Production Management at Coastal Carolina University, where she also serves as Production Manager. Previously, she was the Director of Production and Head of the Stage Management MFA graduate program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City for seven years. She has extensive professional experience in theatre, opera, ballet, and corporate events, working with organizations such as Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kansas City Ballet, and Des Moines Metro Opera.

• Education: BA in Theatre Arts (University of Pittsburgh–Johnstown), MFA in Theatre Design and Technology (Stage Management) (University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2011)
• Teaching Areas: Stage Management, Production Management
• Professional Affiliations: Stage Managers Association (Regional Representative for Carolinas Area, former interim Co-Regional Director for Central Region), Actor’s Equity Association (member, National Convention delegate)

Notable professional engagements include co-founding Opera 180 (2018), serving as production stage manager for Thoroughly Modern Millie (Fort Worth, TX), and stage managing A Christmas Carol at Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Her work spans concerts, dance, opera, musical theatre, outdoor productions, and corporate galas.