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Emerson College

Boston, MA

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective12-24 Students

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Stage & Production Management

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or VirtualMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Playwriting, Directing, and Dramaturgy

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Design and Stage Management

Stage Management

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Design and Stage Management

Scenic Design

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Design and Stage Management

Lighting Design

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Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Design and Stage Management

Costume Design

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Theatre Education & Performance

Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 StudentsPK-12

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BFA Theatre Education & Performance

Classrooms + Communities

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective12-24 StudentsPK-12

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BFA Theatre Education

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Selective25-40 StudentsPK-12

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BFA Stage & Production Management

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

Training

•Specialized training in stage management and production management

•Covers scheduling, communication, documentation, budgeting, and logistics

•Prepares students for careers as professional stage or production managers

•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District

•Hands-on production opportunities across five professional-quality Emerson stages

•Access to coveted internships through a close-knit alumni network

School Info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

51%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

3.9K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$61,260

Before aid

Average Net Price

$49,180

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Training

•Specialized training in stage management and production management

•Covers scheduling, communication, documentation, budgeting, and logistics

•Prepares students for careers as professional stage or production managers

•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District

•Hands-on production opportunities across five professional-quality Emerson stages

•Access to coveted internships through a close-knit alumni network

Program Highlights

Training

•Specialized training in stage management and production management

•Covers scheduling, communication, documentation, budgeting, and logistics

•Prepares students for careers as professional stage or production managers

•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District

•Hands-on production opportunities across five professional-quality Emerson stages

•Access to coveted internships through a close-knit alumni network

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App

Fee

$65

Deadline

Emerson College Application (Early Action / Early Decision I)Early ActionEarly Decision INov 1, 2026

Emerson College Application (Regular Decision)Jan 15, 2027

Emerson College Application (Priority Transfer)Feb 1, 2027

Program AppApplication

Cycle

Opens later

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Acceptd

Fee

Artistic Application Fee

$30

Deadline

Acceptd Artistic Application (EA/ED I)Nov 15, 2026

Acceptd Artistic Application (Regular Decision)Jan 31, 2027

Acceptd Artistic Application (Priority Transfer)Mar 29, 2027

Auditions

Virtual Interview (EA/ED I)Nov 13, 2026

Virtual Interview (EA/ED I)Nov 20, 2026

Virtual Interview (EA/ED I)Dec 4, 2026

Virtual Interview (Regular Decision / Priority Transfer)Jan 22, 2027

Virtual Interview (Regular Decision / Priority Transfer)Jan 29, 2027

Virtual Interview (Regular Decision / Priority Transfer)Feb 5, 2027

Virtual Interview (Regular Decision / Priority Transfer)Feb 12, 2027

Virtual Interview (Regular Decision / Priority Transfer)Feb 19, 2027

Virtual Interview (Regular Decision / Priority Transfer)Feb 26, 2027

Virtual Interview (Priority Transfer)Apr 9, 2027

Interview Requirements

Headshot/Selfie (Professional Not Required)

Resume

•1-page theatrical resume

Portfolio

•Upload up to 20 creative or organizational samples documenting theatre work or related creative pursuits

•Stage management examples may include partial production scripts (entire scripts not necessary) and relevant paperwork such as:

-Contact sheets

-Rehearsal and production schedules

-Scene breakdowns

-Rehearsal reports

-Property running sheets

-Cueing sheets

-Blocking notes

•Other accepted portfolio media may include video or audio, sketches, paintings, photos of models/sculptures, computer graphics, graphic designs, photography, or evidence of special engineering/mechanical skills

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Good to Know

Important Notes

•Fall enrollment only — may only apply to one Emerson program

•Program selected on Acceptd must match your Emerson College Application

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Portfolio-based admission with virtual interview

•Focus on production scripts and management paperwork

Audition Expectations

•Virtual interviews via Acceptd AuditionRoom

•Brief info session/Q&A with faculty/staff before interview

•30-minute interview time slots

•Upload portfolio as part of Artistic Application on Acceptd

•Focus on production scripts and paperwork highlighting your SM work

School Info

Snapshot

3.73

Avg GPA (W)

51%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

3.9K

Enrollment

$63K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$61,260

Before aid

Average Net Price

$49,180

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Specialized training in stage management and production management

•Covers scheduling, communication, documentation, budgeting, and logistics

•Prepares students for careers as professional stage or production managers

•Located in the heart of Boston's Theatre District

•Hands-on production opportunities across five professional-quality Emerson stages

•Access to coveted internships through a close-knit alumni network

Updated 1h ago