Speaking
Inspiring Theatre Leaders. Igniting What’s Next.
Engaging conference sessions, keynotes, and workshops that help theatre leaders think bigger, lead intentionally, and turn possibility into action.
Meet the Speaker
Practical insight. Honest stories. Meaningful momentum.
Eric Lundstrom speaks from the intersection of theatre leadership, organizational development, and lived experience.
As a theatre educator, award-winning director, and leadership strategist, Eric understands both the transformational promise of theatre and the real pressures leaders carry behind the curtain.
His sessions combine big-picture thinking with practical tools, creating experiences that leave audiences encouraged, challenged, and ready to move forward with intention.
Speaking Topics
Ideas designed to move leaders forward.
Every presentation can be adapted to fit the audience, event format, and desired outcomes—from a focused breakout session to a larger keynote or facilitated workshop.
From Production to Program
Move beyond planning the next show and begin building a theatre program with purpose, identity, and sustainable momentum.
Vision That Moves People
Discover how a clear, shared vision creates alignment, strengthens decisions, and turns scattered energy into intentional action.
Small Program. Extraordinary Impact.
A practical and encouraging look at how rural, emerging, and resource-limited theatre programs can grow without waiting for ideal circumstances.
Leading Beyond the Curtain
Reframe theatre leadership around the confidence, creativity, belonging, and student leadership that endure long after closing night.
Perfect For
Theatre leaders ready to imagine what’s possible.
Stage Forward presentations are built for audiences who care deeply about theatre—and want the leadership tools to make its impact even stronger.
Conferences & Festivals
Keynotes, breakout sessions, and workshops for theatre educators, directors, students, and arts leaders.
Schools & Theatre Programs
Purposeful learning experiences for educators, student leaders, production teams, and program communities.
Arts Organizations
Vision, leadership, and strategic-growth sessions for community theatres, boards, chapters, and regional organizations.
Bring Stage Forward to Your Audience
Let’s create a session that moves people to action.
Tell me about your event, your audience, and the change you hope to inspire. Together, we’ll shape an experience that meets the moment.
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