Sophia Esch

Director of Shakespeare in Prison

Sophia Esch, Director of Shakespeare in Prison, is thrilled to step into this leadership role while continuing SIP’s mission of ensemble-based, transformative theatre work. A Michigan-based theatre artist, educator, and arts manager, Sophia has worked extensively in applied theatre, community engagement, and arts administration across Southeast Michigan. Sophia holds a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from Oakland University and an MFA in Theatre Management at Wayne State University. Her work is grounded in the belief that theatre can foster empathy, healing, and meaningful pathways for personal and collective change.