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Sarah Garrett is the Instructional Assistant Professor of Stage & Production Management in the Department of Theatre & Film at the University of Mississippi, College of Liberal Arts. She teaches courses including Stage Management I (Thea 285), Stage Management (Thea 286), Production Management I (Thea 389), and Production Management II (Thea 489). Her office is located in 110 Isom Hall, and she can be reached at sarahg@olemiss.edu or (662) 915-5816.
Education:
- B.F.A. in Theatre, University of Mississippi (2009)
- Certification in Film Editing, New York Film Academy
Sarah Garrett's professional focus lies at the intersection of stage and production management across diverse entertainment platforms. Her expertise spans traditional theatre, circus arts, theme parks, national and international touring productions, and virtual reality environments. She is deeply experienced in union-compliant production frameworks, working with Actors Equity Association (AEA), IATSE, AFM, AGMA, and Disney labor unions. Her recent work includes artistic building design production in META’s Horizon Worlds VR platform, showcasing her engagement with emerging digital performance technologies. She also maintains active interests in music and film, having served as a backup band leader and pianist for Cirque du Soleil and earning training in film editing.
Sarah is affiliated with a wide range of high-profile entertainment productions and organizations, demonstrating a career rooted in practical, large-scale artistic execution. She has worked on major national tours such as Waitress, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Motown the Musical, Dirty Dancing, Blue Man Group, and The Phantom of the Opera. Internationally, she has contributed to Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes in Europe and Blue Man Group in South America. With Cirque du Soleil, she participated in the Ovo International Tour, the world premiere of Drawn to Life, and ’Twas the Night National Tour. Her work with The Walt Disney Company includes The Lion King, Magic Kingdom stage shows, Finding Nemo, and national TV commercials. She has also worked with regional theatres like Berkshire Theatre Group and Two River Theatre, and special events including The Hollywood Bowl, America’s Got Talent, and Fox’s Superhuman. The world premiere of His Story further highlights her involvement in original productions.
Sarah is a proud member of Actors Equity Association and is well-versed in collaborative, union-driven production environments. While no formal research publications or scientific awards are listed, her professional trajectory reflects a commitment to innovation in live and digital performance. She mentors students through direct instruction in stage and production management, preparing them for careers in complex, multi-platform entertainment industries. Her work with META’s Horizon Worlds suggests an interest in the future of virtual and immersive performance spaces. Though no formal lab or research team is mentioned, her extensive project leadership across global platforms implies strong team coordination and production management skills applicable to academic training and real-world practice.
