Lisa Toudic, M.Ed.

Lisa Toudic, M.Ed. is a Southern California-based theatre professional specializing in stage management and new-work theater productions. Originally from France, she brings a strong appreciation for culture, adaptability, and attention to detail to her work. As a freelance stage manager, she has contributed to productions including Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous, The Reservoir and Noises Off at Geffen Playhouse, Eureka Day at Pasadena Playhouse, A Doll's House at Two River Theater, and most recently A Black-Billed Cuckoo at La Jolla Playhouse. Her work focuses on creating organized, collaborative, inclusive, and supportive backstage environments while helping productions move smoothly from rehearsal through performance. Lisa has developed extensive experience managing rehearsals, production meetings, technical processes, performances, cast communications, schedules, script changes, and educational theater environments She is particularly passionate about new-works and enjoys collaborating with playwrights, directors, designers, and performers as projects evolve. Her production experience also ranges to screen production serving as Show Runner and Stage/Floor Manager for The SCoop News Television show where she coordinated crews, managed scripting and live cues, organized set changes, and maintained clear communication across production teams. Alongside her theatre career, Lisa has a strong background in education, student affairs, and leadership. She earned her B.A. in Stage Management and later completed a Master of Education in Student Affairs and Administration at the University of Southern California. Her earlier experience includes leading orientation programs at USC, serving as a student ambassador and orientation advisor, and even jumping in as a middle school Math teacher during the pandemic at the San Diego French-American School. Guided by empathy, rigor, organization, and collaboration, Lisa is committed to supporting meaningful productions while encouraging the growth of emerging artists and aspiring theatre makers nation wide.