Crime & Detective
Bringing up the lights
Bringing up the lights
About the Author
Educator, master of stagecraft, and author of ten original works.
Biography
Ed Stauffer was a storyteller whose creative life spanned both written narrative and stagecraft.
For over thirty years, he served as an Associate Professor for the Department of Theatre Arts at UNL and a cornerstone of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre and the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film.
A proud member of United Scenic Artists, Ed was widely recognized for his scenic designs, lighting design, and technical direction on productions like Metamorphoses, Deathtrap, Noises Off, and The Fantasticks.
Programme
Scenic design · Lighting design · Technical direction
In the classroom
A mentor to generations of theatre, film, and television artists.
Were you one of Ed’s students or colleagues? We would be glad to hear your memories of him.
Share a memoryThe writer
Beyond his work on the stage and his legacy as a mentor to generations of theatre, film, and television artists, Ed was a prolific writer. He authored ten complete books — ranging from high-stakes thrillers to deep explorations of moral conflict and unseen forces.
Today, his entire literary body of work is republished through Janice Stauffer Publishing, ensuring his imagination, compelling characters, and voice remain accessible to readers everywhere.
Read his stories
