Biography

Edward Sturm (he/him) recently completed his final semester at Boston University, earning a BFA in Theatre Arts with a minor in History. At BU’s School of Theatre, Edward collaborated widely as both a dramaturg and performer, and was distinguished for his talents as a playwright. Outside of the university, Edward has held a variety of artistic and administrative posts at major companies including The Glimmerglass Festival, Arcola Theatre (London), Music Theatre Wichita, and A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.

Edward recently served as the assistant director on Massenet’s Cendrillon at BU’s Opera Institute with stage direction by Brenna Corner and music direction by William Lumpkin. He finished his time at BU co-devising a thesis project titled Greek Fest which combined the works of Euripides and Aristophanes with contemporary texts. This summer, Edward will assistant direct Kurt Weill’s Street Scene at Central City Opera, as well as directing several Short Works presentations.

As a dramaturg, Edward bridges scholastic and artistic worlds, distilling vast literature into resources easily accessible in a rehearsal room. He collaborated with writer/director Ain Gordon developing These Don’t Easily Scatter, worked closely with Mya Ison in both Boston and New York workshops of her play Laure, and has provided dramaturgy for productions at BU, Actors’ Shakespeare Project, and Music Theatre Wichita. Edward studies in the Kilachand Honors College and was awarded the Trustee Scholarship, Boston University’s most selective undergraduate scholarship.