Sarah Webb is an emerging professional with a passion for technical theater, currently nearing the completion of her undergraduate degree in Digital Media Production, with a minor in Entertainment Design and Technology, from Eastern Michigan University. While Sarah initially focused on television and short film production, she later discovered a deep love for technical theater, where she thrives in the dynamic fusion of art, technology, and live performance.
In her early college years, she successfully revitalized the university's ETV organization after the COVID-19 shutdown and served as its President to lead its resurgence. One of Sarah's standout projects was Keeping It E, a personal passion project she conceptualized, created, and produced. This edgy, educational entertainment program, centered around campus life, blends informative content with engaging entertainment, fostering student engagement and strengthening community connections. With a foundation in digital media, Sarah has developed a strong interest in the intersection of digital media and technical theater. This connection has deepened her understanding of how technology can enhance live performance and storytelling, creating immersive and dynamic experiences.
After discovering the theater program later in her college career, she quickly developed a deep passion for the field. Determined to gain as much knowledge and experience as possible, she immersed herself in every discipline, striving to develop a well-rounded understanding of technical theater. She found her primary focus in projection design/engineering and had the privilege of learning under Jeromy Hopgood, assisting him on multiple productions. In addition to her work in projection, she is also a scenic shop technician at EMU, contributing to set construction and design for the university’s productions. Sarah has been fortunate to work on professional jobs while completing her degree, along with taking on larger design roles at her university. One of her favorite projects has been an independent study focused on upgrading one of the campus theater spaces, ensuring students have access to a fully functional sound, lighting, and soon projection system at all times.