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Bio

Educator / Designer / Production Manager / Safety Consultant / Project Manager

Seth Werner, PMP, is a dynamic operations leader and theatre professional with over two decades of experience spanning non-profit management, technical theatre, disaster response, and inclusive community engagement. With a BFA in Technical Theatre and an MBA in Project Management, Seth blends artistic vision with operational rigor—leading multi-venue theatrical operations, multimillion-dollar capital projects, and high-impact organizational turnarounds. His production credits include work at York College of Pennsylvania, the City of Monroe’s Dowd Center Theatre, and numerous theatres across the Mid-Atlantic. As a former instructor and production manager at York College, he helped launch the careers of dozens of emerging theatre professionals while overseeing a robust schedule of 150+ annual events.

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Beyond the stage, Seth has played a vital role in strengthening nonprofit systems and infrastructure. At United Disabilities Services, he leads accessibility-focused project portfolios while championing efficient, people-centered operations. His work with the American Red Cross in disability integration and emergency preparedness underscores his commitment to equity in crisis response. Seth also serves as President of the York White Rose Wanderers, revitalizing the Volksmarching tradition and reimagining the organization’s future through strategic leadership and community-building. Whether he's guiding a team through a theatrical load-in, coordinating contractors on a job site, or mapping the next community walk, Seth leads with creativity, compassion, and purpose.

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In my free time, I like to spend time with my cats and travel the globe.  Favorite travel spot? Cuba! Invite me to come work on your production and I will tell you all about it.

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My Theatre Experience

What I’ve Done

Production Manager
-Dowd Center Theatre
-Monroe, NC

2020-2021

Oversaw the ending phases of a $7 million expansion and renovation of a 1940's theatre in Monroe, NC.  Create all opening technical procedures and processes.  Worked with the Operations Supervisor to select, bid, request, install and test all new equipment.  Acted as on-site facility manager to plan all needed testing and facility maintenance.

Production Manager
-York College of PA
-York, PA

2015-2020

Oversaw 3 performance venues with 6+ theatrical productions and 1 musical per year, plus significant other events.  Designed between 4 and 6 shows per semester.  Oversaw all shop workers, scenic artists and additional staff.  Helped to create and tracked season budgets.  Worked with Artistic Director to create theatre season. Taught several classes per semester.

Production Manager
-Central York H.S.
-York, PA

2006-2018

Worked as production manager, auditorium technician and principal designer for 2 mainstage and 1 blackbox produce show per year, including scenic and lighting design for 1 big cast spring musical each year.  Oversaw all student, staff and volunteer technical staff including training, monitoring, and mentoring. Acted as lighting designer for 3-4 dance productions (outside rentals) each year. 

Selected Memberships / Credentials /
& Trainings 

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​Memberships

  • USITT- Professional Member

  • Event Safety Alliance

  • Project Management Institute

Credentials

  • PMP- Project Management Professional

  • OSHA 10- Construction

  • OSHA 30- General Industry

  • COVID Compliance Officer

  • Certified Crowd Manager

  • Dante Level 3- Audinate

  • Integrated Systems Certification- Level 1- Shure

Trainings​

  • WHO COVID-19 Mass Gatherings Risk Assessment Training

  • Special Events Contingency Planning

  • Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic

  • Six Sigma- Black Belt

  • Becoming an Authorized Service Provider- ETC

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