Director of Shakespeare in Prison
Sophia Esch, new 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 is currently pursuing her MFA in Theatre Management at Wayne State University. She also serves as a Graduate Research Assistant with Wayne State University’s Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre & Dance, where she designs marketing and community engagement initiatives for mainstage productions. Her work is grounded in the belief that theatre can foster empathy, healing, and meaningful pathways for personal and collective change.
