Program
No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredIn-Person or VirtualHighly SelectiveUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
Highly Selective
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Combines courses in theatre, management, and communications
•Comprehensive preparation for professional stage management and production management careers
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
•Hands-on production work across three venues: Shanklin Theatre, May Studio Theatre, John David Lutz Theatre Lab
•Option to spend an entire semester interning at a professional theatre
•Associated study in a field of student's choice
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BS degree with customizable associated study area
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Courtney James '04 — stage manager for Broadway and Off-Broadway productions
•Hannah Sullivan '11 — MFA Yale; assistant stage manager on Beautiful: The Carole King Musical national tour
•B.J. Brooks '12 — production stage manager at Perseverance Theatre, Alaska
•Sammy Brown '13 — MFA UC Irvine; stage management intern at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
•Leslie Oberhausen '83 — stage manager for The Louisville Ballet
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
ScholarshipFeb 1, 2026
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Audition
Private Online AuditionsMar 28, 2026
Audition Requirements
RESUME (required)
•Theatre experience, stage management work, and training
PORTFOLIO (required)
•Prompt-scripts from productions
•Photographs of productions worked on
•Examples of related organizational and management skills
INTERVIEW (required)
•All prospective students interview with faculty to assess skills and interests
Good to Know
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment only
•Limited freshman admission
SCHEDULING
•Schedule portfolio review through UE Theatre registration portal
•Both in-person and virtual reviews available
UNIFIED AUDITIONS
•Participates in National Unified Auditions
What's The Process
PORTFOLIO REVIEW & INTERVIEW
•Present portfolio and prompt-scripts to faculty
•Interview with members of the faculty in an informal manner
•Discusses skills, interests, and potential for a professional career
SCHEDULING
•In-person reviews held on campus and at regional locations
•Virtual reviews available
•Faculty travel to multiple cities nationwide
CONTACT
•Email: theatre@evansville.edu
•Phone: 812-488-2744
Scholarship Info
•Scholarship consideration deadline: February 1
•Portfolio review and interview determine scholarship eligibility
•Need-based audition fee waivers available
Program info updated 4d ago
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•Combines courses in theatre, management, and communications
•Comprehensive preparation for professional stage management and production management careers
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
•Hands-on production work across three venues: Shanklin Theatre, May Studio Theatre, John David Lutz Theatre Lab
•Option to spend an entire semester interning at a professional theatre
•Associated study in a field of student's choice
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BS degree with customizable associated study area
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Courtney James '04 — stage manager for Broadway and Off-Broadway productions
•Hannah Sullivan '11 — MFA Yale; assistant stage manager on Beautiful: The Carole King Musical national tour
•B.J. Brooks '12 — production stage manager at Perseverance Theatre, Alaska
•Sammy Brown '13 — MFA UC Irvine; stage management intern at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
•Leslie Oberhausen '83 — stage manager for The Louisville Ballet
Updated 4d ago
Academic School Information
3.79
Avg GPA (W)
78%
Admit Rate
68%
Grad Rate
1,539
Enrollment
$53,770
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$44,172
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,499
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$14,451
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,347
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,711
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,735
Family Income $110k+$24,936
