Program Recognition
•One of the top MFA/MBA Theatre Management programs in the country
•Concurrent MFA/MBA — joint degree between Theatre Arts and Graduate School of Business
•Three-year, full-time program
•Terminal degree qualifying graduates for university faculty positions
•Not-for-profit organizational management approach
Training
•30 additional MBA units: Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Strategic Business Management, Operations
Notable Alumni
•Paula Eagleman — MFA/MBA '25; Theater Administrator at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
•Claire Pearson — MFA/MBA '25; Institutional Giving Manager at Center Theatre Group
•Naima Orozco-Valdivia — MFA/MBA '24; Executive Programs Manager at Center Theatre Group
•Sean Book — MFA/MBA '16; Philanthropic Engagement Manager at Children's Musical Theatre San Jose
•Caitlin Bryson — MFA/MBA '16; Management Associate at Page73 Productions (NYC)
Professional Development
•Hands-on management of California Repertory Company (CalRep) — 6-8 productions annually
•Graduate assistants earn $8,000-$10,000 annual stipend through CalRep
•CalRep assignments: Front of House, Box Office, Fundraising, Marketing, Production Management, Company Management, Event Planning, Grant Development
•Prestigious placements: South Coast Rep (Tony Award winner), Center Theatre Group, LA Opera, Pasadena Playhouse, Hollywood Fringe Festival
