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
