Dr. Barbara Romer

Barbara Romer is the Founder and CEO of Globe Stage, an innovative project aimed at creating a 21st-century international mobile theatre.12 With a background in film and theatrical production, Romer is spearheading an ambitious venture to build a modern, nomadic version of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.14

Globe Stage Project

The Globe Stage project, under Romer's leadership, is designed to:

• Travel across borders of race, religion, and resources
• Entertain and educate diverse audiences
• Foster cross-cultural empathy through storytelling1

Collaboration and Design

Romer is working closely with renowned partners to bring this vision to life:

• Architecture: The iconic building is being designed by Foster + Partners, a prestigious architecture studio12
• Artistic Guidance: Sir Mark Rylance, former Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe (1995-2005), is providing artistic direction1

Project Features

The Globe Stage is envisioned as:

• A full-scale, cutting-edge nomadic experience
• State-of-the-art and sustainable
• Self-contained mobile theatre1

Commitment to Diversity

Romer's project emphasizes:

• An international troupe of players
• Representation of all ethnicities
• Advancing cross-cultural empathy through diverse storytelling1

Professional Background

Prior to founding Globe Stage in 2023, Barbara Romer has had a diverse career:

• Film and theatrical producer4
• Strategy consultant at Studio Römer23
• Senior Advisor in various capacities

Romer holds a doctoral degree and is known for her entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills in the cultural sector.5