Stephen Ferri

Stephen Ferri serves as Lecturer of Theatre Design/Technology within the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Purchase College, SUNY, while also teaching at Montclair State University and Pace University. With over 200 productions to his credit, he operates across Broadway, Off-Broadway, NYMF, and regional venues as a music director, orchestrator, keyboardist/programmer, and stage/production manager.

Education:

• BFA in Stage Management, Purchase College, SUNY

Professional Focus: Ferri specializes in theatrical music direction and orchestration, evidenced by PBS-aired symphonic arrangements of Songs for A New World and award-winning work on Foreverman. His expertise spans technical production management for major productions including Tuck Everlasting and Dear Evan Hansen, alongside founding initiatives like the New Musical Theatre Series. Current industry leadership includes serving as Executive Producer of White Plains Performing Arts Center.

Awards:

• Westchester Magazine's Top People To Watch
• Westchester Magazine's Best of Westchester award for music direction
• 914 Inc's Westchester Wunderkind
• NYMF Award for Outstanding Orchestration for Foreverman
• Helen Hayes Theatre Award for Achievement in Technical Production

Additional Contributions: Ferri founded Harrison Summer and the New Musical Theatre Series, demonstrating commitment to developing new works. His career bridges academic instruction with active industry engagement in theatrical production management and musical direction across national venues.