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Admissions
Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required
Audition format
Virtual Only
Program profile
Highly SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

PROGRAM RECOGNITION
One of the few standalone BFA Stage Management programs in the country
Part of Boston University's College of Fine Arts School of Theatre
Faculty-led by Renee E. Yancey, Actors' Equity member and Stage Managers' Association Regional Representative for Greater Boston
TRAINING
First-year Design, Production & Management Core provides broad foundation before declaring Stage Management
Extensive mentored production work as stage managers and assistant stage managers each semester
Typically 3-5 students declare Stage Management per year; courses average 8-10 students
12:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Partnership with BU Opera Institute for specialized opera stage management experience
Curriculum integrates management, design, production, and performance coursework
NOTABLE ALUMNI
Gregory T. Livoti (CFA'05) — Production Stage Manager, Phantom of the Opera on Broadway
Carrie Boyd (CFA'09) — Executive Producer, Emursive Productions / Sleep No More
Brian August (CFA'10) — Stage Manager, Houston Grand Opera; AGMA National Vice President
Stephen M. Kaus (CFA'02) — Director of Artistic Producing, Manhattan Theatre Club
Corinne Marrinan (CFA'95) — Producer and Writer; Academy Award Winner for Best Documentary Short Subject
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Required junior-year semester abroad through BU Study Abroad, including the London Internship Program with full-time theatre industry placements
Annual Theatre Showcase in Boston or New York City connecting students with industry professionals
Faculty are active working theatre professionals

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