Welcome,

  

Shawn Passero is a theatre professional and Company Manager whose passion for the performing arts began in Western New York, where he was raised in Grand Island. His early experiences as a performer fostered a deep appreciation for storytelling, collaboration, and the unique ability of live theatre to bring people together. He is currently the Company Manager for the National Tour of Jersey Boys.

 

Shawn earned both a Master of Fine Arts in Shakespeare and Performance and a Master of Letters in Shakespeare and Performance from Mary Baldwin University. His dual graduate training provided a foundation that bridges artistic excellence with organizational leadership. He has also trained with respected organizations including the Glimmerglass Festival and the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company.

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Throughout his career, Shawn has worked across a variety of productions and organizations, developing expertise in company management, artist relations, and theatrical operations. His touring credits include Elf the Musical (Assistant Company Manager), The Addams Family (Company Manager), A Christmas Story (Company Manager), and Riverdance (Associate Company Manager).  

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What Shawn values most about the theatre industry is its collaborative nature. Having worked in various parts of theatre, from performing, to building sets, to sewing buttons in the costume shop the night before a show, and now settling into company management. He believes the success of every production is rooted in the people who bring it to life – performers, stage managers, technicians, musicians, administrators, and creative teams working toward a shared vision. Supporting those artists and fostering a strong company culture remains at the heart of his work.

 

To connect with Shawn, please visit the Contact Page, or follow his social media channels linked below.

 

Thank you for visiting,

Shawn Passero

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