Meditz College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Series - The Future of Theater, Community, & Creative Work with Cheryl Wiesenfeld

Dean Richard Greenwald, PhD, sits down with Tony Award winning producer Cheryl Wiesenfeld and Associate Professor of theater Sean F. Edgecomb, PhD to explore the future of work in theater and the performing arts. Together, they talk about reviving Yasmina Reza’s Art on Broadway and highlight the importance of laughter and community in theater, the evolving industry influenced by AI, and the need for authenticity in performances. They examine questions of access, representation, and who gets to see themselves onstage, while highlighting social justice driven work and the role of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts in presenting “theater that changes our world.” The conversation connects directly to Fairfield University’s mission as the modern, Jesuit Catholic University, preparing students to think critically, create boldly, and engage the world through the arts.