Tom Zhang

Tom Zhang is a Lecturer in Stage Management at the School of Theatre & Dance, University of Florida. His research focuses on integrating databases and generative AI into stage management practices. He holds an MFA in Stage Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Education:

• MFA in Stage Management, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Research Interests: Exploring how AI and database systems can enhance stage management workflows, particularly in musicals and operas. He emphasizes technology-driven solutions for production management.

Awards:

• Herbert D. Greggs Honor Award (2025) for his article on AI futures in theatre.

Projects: Advised on productions like Threepenny Opera and Take Flight. Designed projections for collaborative works with the Pérez Arts Museum Miami. Active in USITT conferences, chairing panels on AI & Stage Management.

Labs/Teams: Developing tools like 'Union Rulebook GPT' and 'Blocking Transcriber GPT' to streamline production processes.