Behind the Curtain: An Insider’s Look at New York Theater

March 23 – 28, 2026

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Set the stage for an unforgettable experience in the theater capital of the world. 

Experience the magic of live theater in the heart of New York City’s bustling Broadway district, where world-class performers, musicians, and artists come together to put on show-stopping productions. Guided by Sarah Ream, a renowned stage director and former staff director at London’s National Theatre, you’ll participate in illuminating discussions that will deepen your appreciation of these works. Enjoy a minimum of five live performances reflecting the best of the city’s current theater scene. Then, join the actors, producers, and playwrights for backstage conversations that reveal the drama, craft, and wonders that occur even after the curtain closes.

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Lecturer

Sarah Ream

Lecturer

Sarah Ream’s background in drama includes work as a theatre director and teacher for years in the United States and United Kingdom, ranging from her role as Associate Director at San Francisco’s American Conservatory theatre to Staff Director at Britain’s National Theatre. In New York, she worked in casting at the Public Theatre and directed Off-Broadway and with Juilliard’s opera students before founding her own theatre group, the Compass Theatre. She is emerita Chair of the Theatre and Dance department at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, where she taught for 24 years. Today, Sarah is delighted to be sharing her passion for drama with this group.

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