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BFA Theatre Management

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInternal InterviewInternal PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited program

Housed in award-winning Telfair Peet Theatre

Training

Designed for students pursuing careers as stage and production managers for theatres, concert venues, theme parks

Rigorous courses in stage management, production management, and events management

Related coursework in civic and community engagement, public relations, and business for the arts

Notable Alumni

Madison Todd ('25) — secured entertainment management role aboard Celebrity Ascent cruise ship upon graduation

Mark Snell ('87) — theatre alumnus now leading experiential design and brand experiences worldwide

Professional Development

Students serve as house managers, production assistants, events managers, assistant stage managers, and production stage managers for main stage season productions and events in the Auburn-Opelika community

Mentorship by professional management staff and faculty

Opportunities to work with guest artists and professionals

Senior year professional internship with industry connections

Students attend professional conferences such as USITT and SETC

Summer work opportunities at venues like Texas Shakespeare Festival and Vermont's Weston Playhouse

School Info

Snapshot

4.09

Avg GPA (W)

46%

Admit Rate

school-wide

82%

Grad Rate

26.8K

Enrollment

$65K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,572

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$37,596

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$39,516

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,323

After aid

Index · auburn.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 22, 7:47 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited program

Housed in award-winning Telfair Peet Theatre

Training

Designed for students pursuing careers as stage and production managers for theatres, concert venues, theme parks

Rigorous courses in stage management, production management, and events management

Related coursework in civic and community engagement, public relations, and business for the arts

Notable Alumni

Madison Todd ('25) — secured entertainment management role aboard Celebrity Ascent cruise ship upon graduation

Mark Snell ('87) — theatre alumnus now leading experiential design and brand experiences worldwide

Professional Development

Mentorship by professional management staff and faculty

Opportunities to work with guest artists and professionals

Senior year professional internship with industry connections

Students attend professional conferences such as USITT and SETC

Summer work opportunities at venues like Texas Shakespeare Festival and Vermont's Weston Playhouse

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited program

Housed in award-winning Telfair Peet Theatre

Training

Designed for students pursuing careers as stage and production managers for theatres, concert venues, theme parks

Rigorous courses in stage management, production management, and events management

Related coursework in civic and community engagement, public relations, and business for the arts

Notable Alumni

Madison Todd ('25) — secured entertainment management role aboard Celebrity Ascent cruise ship upon graduation

Mark Snell ('87) — theatre alumnus now leading experiential design and brand experiences worldwide

Professional Development

Mentorship by professional management staff and faculty

Opportunities to work with guest artists and professionals

Senior year professional internship with industry connections

Students attend professional conferences such as USITT and SETC

Summer work opportunities at venues like Texas Shakespeare Festival and Vermont's Weston Playhouse

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$50

International Fee

$60

Deadline

Early Action Round 1Sep 15, 2026

Early Action Round 2Oct 15, 2026

Early Action Round 3Nov 15, 2026

Final Early Action Admission DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Regular Admission DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

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Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Deadline

Acceptd Materials DeadlineOct 7, 2026

Audition

Scholarship Day/Open HouseOct 17, 2026

Application portal · Acceptd Scholarships And Auditions · cla.auburn.edu

Post-Enrollment Interview and Portfolio Requirements

No interview and portfolio is required for the initial application. The optional scholarship review (interview and portfolio) is separate from the internal interview and portfolio gate students complete after enrollment.Gateway source

Portfolio / Promptbook

Prepare a portfolio or binder that includes promptbooks and other production paperwork

Materials should demonstrate your ability to organize, track, document, and oversee production work

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Applications and audition submissions open August 1 each year through Acceptd

Next application cycle opens August 1, 2026

Incoming students may use Scholarship Day for departmental scholarship consideration

Eligibility

Must declare theatre as major to be considered for departmental scholarship

Admission Pathway

Students interested in the BFA in Theatre Management enter Auburn as BA Theatre majors

During the first two years, aspiring BFA students take assignments as house managers, production assistants, and backstage crew for departmental productions

Important Notes

Students are not required to audition to declare a theatre major

BFA admission is by portfolio review in spring of sophomore year

Transfer Pathway

Transfer students entering as sophomores or juniors may submit a portfolio or stage-management promptbook directly for entrance into the BFA Theatre Management track at Scholarship Day, skipping the two years as a BA Theatre major that incoming freshmen must complete before the internal sophomore-year review.

Application portal · Acceptd

What's The Process

Audition Process

Incoming management applicants may present a portfolio or promptbook and interview for departmental scholarship consideration

On-campus Scholarship Day/open-house event is October 17, 2026

Virtual presentation/interview option is available by arrangement before November 13, 2026

Audition Expectations

Interviews, presentations, class experience, and tours begin at 9:00 a.m. Central Time during Scholarship Day

Portfolio or binder materials should show organization, tracking, documentation, and production oversight

Post-Enrollment

Admission to the BFA Theatre Management track is through portfolio review in spring of sophomore year

Faculty evaluate production work alongside material from supporting technical theatre coursework

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarship

One-year departmental scholarship awards are available to outstanding students who participate in on-site or virtual interviews and portfolio presentations

Eligibility

Open to high school seniors or transfer students who intend to major in Theatre and have maintained a 3.0 GPA

University Scholarships

Additional scholarship opportunities are available through Auburn's AUSOM portal at the college and university level

School Info

Snapshot

4.09

Avg GPA (W)

46%

Admit Rate

school-wide

82%

Grad Rate

26.8K

Enrollment

$65K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,572

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$37,596

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$39,516

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,323

After aid

Index · auburn.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) accredited program

Housed in award-winning Telfair Peet Theatre

Training

Designed for students pursuing careers as stage and production managers for theatres, concert venues, theme parks

Rigorous courses in stage management, production management, and events management

Related coursework in civic and community engagement, public relations, and business for the arts

Notable Alumni

Madison Todd ('25) — secured entertainment management role aboard Celebrity Ascent cruise ship upon graduation

Mark Snell ('87) — theatre alumnus now leading experiential design and brand experiences worldwide

Professional Development

Mentorship by professional management staff and faculty

Opportunities to work with guest artists and professionals

Senior year professional internship with industry connections

Students attend professional conferences such as USITT and SETC

Summer work opportunities at venues like Texas Shakespeare Festival and Vermont's Weston Playhouse

Updated Aug 22, 7:47 PM