Stephen Goepel
Stage Manager
213.821.4266
sgoepel@cinema.usc.edu
LUC 111
Bringing over 30 years of production experience on projects such as The Doctor and the Devils (1985), Dante’s Peak (1997), and Cagney & Lacey (1982-1988), Stephen Goepel oversees the student’s use of USC Stages. Starting with co-coordinating stage schedules and requirements, and following up with stage safety and regulations, Goepel helps the students make the most of their stage time and experience.
During his career Goepel has been involved as a DGA UPM and 1st. A.D. with all forms of production, from low-budget industrial presentations through commercials, television series, MOWs and feature films. From his days with New World Pictures to time with Digital Domain, he has been involved with projects nominated for Emmys, Oscars, and cable ACE awards.