Cody Renard Richard

Cody Renard Richard (born May 1, 1988) is an American stage manager, producer, and educator in film and theatre. His career spans theatre, television, and opera including Broadway, Cirque du Soleil, and live televised events like the MTV VMAs and Annie! Live. He is an adjunct professor of stage management at Columbia University.

Cody was born and raised near Houston, Texas. He competed in rodeo events before pursuing a career in theatre. Cody studied theatre at Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts in St. Louis where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. The scholarship is designed to provide a space for the next generation of BIPOC artists to cultivate their leadership skills in relation to the theatrical industry.

The scholarship is created and managed in collaboration with the Broadway Advocacy Coalition.

Stage Management Credits

Broadway

Production Stage Manager

Freestyle Love Supreme Pass Over Sweeney Todd Parade Lempicka The Last Five Years

Assistant Stage Manager

Dear Evan Hansen Hamilton If/Then After Midnight Motown The Musical Kinky Boots Ghost The Musical Lysistrata Jones The Lion King