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Highly SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy AbroadTRAINING
•Blend of training in management, design, and technical aspects of theatre, simulating professional stage management
•Students participate in The Theatre School's 30+ productions per year as assistant stage manager or stage manager
•Professional internship required; past sites include Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Kennedy Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Metropolitan Opera
•Program head Christine D. Freeburg — professional stage manager in Chicago and regionally for 25+ years
•Brings guest lecturers from across the industry and opportunities to observe rehearsals at major Chicago theaters
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Theatre School graduates work as stage managers at leading regional theatres, touring Broadway productions, opera companies, and in film and television across the country
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Combined Bachelor's and Master's degree option available
•Study abroad: Design/Technical students may spend fall quarter of final year at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (University of London)
•Located in Chicago, one of the country's most active theatre cities
Academic info
Snapshot
3.78
Avg GPA (W)
76%
Admit Rate
school-wide
69%
Grad Rate
14.1K
Enrollment
$69K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$30,902
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$45,999
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$27,359
$30-48k$25,950
$48-75k$28,687
$75-110k$31,057
$110k+$37,092
Program info updated 1d ago
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Blend of training in management, design, and technical aspects of theatre, simulating professional stage management
•Students participate in The Theatre School's 30+ productions per year as assistant stage manager or stage manager
•Professional internship required; past sites include Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Kennedy Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Metropolitan Opera
•Program head Christine D. Freeburg — professional stage manager in Chicago and regionally for 25+ years
•Brings guest lecturers from across the industry and opportunities to observe rehearsals at major Chicago theaters
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Theatre School graduates work as stage managers at leading regional theatres, touring Broadway productions, opera companies, and in film and television across the country
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Combined Bachelor's and Master's degree option available
•Study abroad: Design/Technical students may spend fall quarter of final year at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (University of London)
•Located in Chicago, one of the country's most active theatre cities
TRAINING
•Blend of training in management, design, and technical aspects of theatre, simulating professional stage management
•Students participate in The Theatre School's 30+ productions per year as assistant stage manager or stage manager
•Professional internship required; past sites include Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Kennedy Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Metropolitan Opera
•Program head Christine D. Freeburg — professional stage manager in Chicago and regionally for 25+ years
•Brings guest lecturers from across the industry and opportunities to observe rehearsals at major Chicago theaters
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Theatre School graduates work as stage managers at leading regional theatres, touring Broadway productions, opera companies, and in film and television across the country
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Combined Bachelor's and Master's degree option available
•Study abroad: Design/Technical students may spend fall quarter of final year at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (University of London)
•Located in Chicago, one of the country's most active theatre cities
Updated 1d ago
