Stephen Rupsch is a professor of theatre studies who has directed more than 30 productions at St. Norbert College since 2005. He is a recipient of the Donald B. King Distinguished Scholar Award at the college.

Rupsch has directed with Summer Music Theatre and Weidner Downtown Presents, and he serves as artistic director for Theatre Z in Green Bay. Prior to his academic career, Rupsch spent several years on the West Coast as an actor, director and theatre administrator.