LAUREN RENCH
-Stage Manager-
-Stage Manager-
Originally from Orlando, Florida, Lauren Rench is currently a fourth-year BA in Theatre (Stage Management emphasis) student at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Lauren is also working towards minors in Education Studies and Business Administration.
Lauren's first experience with stage management was over 11 years ago in elementary school. While this was an EXTREMELY simplified version of stage management, she knew she wanted to do more theatre. Fast forward to high school when Lauren got her first taste of higher level stage management- she hasn't stopped since.
Throughout her time as a stage manager, Lauren has worked on many types of productions from musicals to magic shows. With 15+ productions already under her belt, Lauren is excited for what the future holds.
Speaking of the future, as a soon-to-be-grad (in May of 2026) Lauren is looking for work anywhere in the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe and is especially interested in themed entertainment!
Testimonials
"Lauren operates with the instincts of a seasoned professional. Her ability to stay ahead of a production, communicate across departments, and support both the artistic and human needs of a rehearsal room makes her the kind of stage manager I want to work with again and again."
-Andrew Cao, Senior Lecturer of Musical Theatre & Dance, University of Florida
"Lauren served as our production Stage Manager for our production of Rent at the University of Florida. She was a pleasure to work with. Her leadership style and fortitude kept the show well organized both in rehearsals and during the performances of the show. She’s kind and attentive to every detail and is a terrific Stage Manager for any Director. I’m happy to recommend her without any reservations. I believe she has a very bright future as a professional Stage Manager for many years to come."
-Tony Ramirez-Mata, Head of Musical Theatre Department, University of Florida
"Lauren has a unique ability to communicate and connect interpersonally with her cast and director, while still maintaining structure, order, and authority in the space. It's a delicate balance, and one she does masterfully"
-Kaitlin Henderson, Assistant Professor in Theatre and Acting, University of Florida
Lauren's Recents
Rebecca Findley is a UF student with majors in Theatre and Media Production. This interview was filmed as part of an assignment for her Electronic Field Production class.
The University of Florida's big fall musical, including 26 cast members and 28 crew members.
Pictured: RENT direction team, dramaturg, swings, and stage manager
Got to see Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a new play Ahead of Their Time, and Heather's: The Musical at New World Stages!