Jay Sheehan sits down with Allison & Elizabeth and has a candid conversation about mental health in both the classroom and the workplace. Jay talks about his own challenges while encouraging others. A multi hyphenate creative with an impressive resume who reminds us that no matter how far your career takes you, it’s important to never lose your belief in yourself and your compassion for others.
Jay Sheehan (he/him)
Jay has been overseeing the production management and stage management areas for the School of Theatre, Television and Film at San Diego State University where he leads the Certificate in Entertainment Management Program for the School. In addition to leading the production management area, Jay teaches stage management, production management, event planning, and live concert production.
A published author, Jay co-wrote the first textbook about production management in the United States. The Production Manager’s Toolkit has been an international best seller in the Routledge Press Toolkit series. The Second Edition was released on March 14th, 2023
Jay is a 20-year member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology and was the recipient of the USITT Wally Russel Award for Outstanding Mentorship in 2022.
He is a 30-year member of Actors Equity Association and spent his early career at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Jay’s resume is extensive.
He is also the owner of his own production company, Cue One Productions, whose event list includes the NFL Super Bowl, and Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game Special Events. He also produces many charity galas and corporate events across the United States.
Backstage Breakdown answers questions like:
Backstage Banter The Podcast
Bryan Runion and Jay Sheehan
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstage-banter/id1778487958
Production Managers Tool Kit
Second Edition
Cary Gillett and Jay Sheehan
Let Go It Will All Get Done
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cTakAaXNlsNAhZJGM2p6i
Donna D’Cruz
The Four Agreements
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319
by Don Miguel Ruiz (Author), Janet Mills
Theme music by Barrett Riggins.
BARRETT RIGGINS is a composer and lyricist based in Brooklyn. He won the 2025 Richard Rodgers Award for HELSINKI (Upcoming; The New Group, Selection; NAMT). He is represented by UTA and the Hybrid Agency.
