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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInternal InterviewPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInternal InterviewPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Stage Management

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInternal InterviewPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Training

Conservatory-style training combined with strong liberal arts education

Performance Learning approach with production assignments starting first semester

Small school environment with individualized attention — studio classes capped at 16

Faculty/student mentorships and master classes with working professionals

Performance & Productions

Work in multiple performance spaces: Virginia Rogers Theatre (250-seat), Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre (90-seat), Albert Taylor Theatre (270-seat), Kirkland Fine Arts Center (1,900-seat)

Mainstage season: 2 musicals, 2 plays, 1 dance concert, plus opera or 3rd play in alternating seasons

Students progress from assistant stage managers to production stage managers

Study Abroad

London Semester at Shakespeare’s Globe with courses and West End productions

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.25

Admit rate

67%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$26,000

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$48,657

Before aid

Average net price

$21,989

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition Fees · millikin.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 7, 6:42 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatory-style training combined with strong liberal arts education

Performance Learning approach with production assignments starting first semester

Small school environment with individualized attention — studio classes capped at 16

Faculty/student mentorships and master classes with working professionals

Performance & Productions

Work in multiple performance spaces: Virginia Rogers Theatre (250-seat), Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre (90-seat), Albert Taylor Theatre (270-seat), Kirkland Fine Arts Center (1,900-seat)

Mainstage season: 2 musicals, 2 plays, 1 dance concert, plus opera or 3rd play in alternating seasons

Students progress from assistant stage managers to production stage managers

Study Abroad

London Semester at Shakespeare’s Globe with courses and West End productions

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatory-style training combined with strong liberal arts education

Performance Learning approach with production assignments starting first semester

Small school environment with individualized attention — studio classes capped at 16

Faculty/student mentorships and master classes with working professionals

Performance & Productions

Work in multiple performance spaces: Virginia Rogers Theatre (250-seat), Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre (90-seat), Albert Taylor Theatre (270-seat), Kirkland Fine Arts Center (1,900-seat)

Mainstage season: 2 musicals, 2 plays, 1 dance concert, plus opera or 3rd play in alternating seasons

Students progress from assistant stage managers to production stage managers

Study Abroad

London Semester at Shakespeare’s Globe with courses and West End productions

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Auditions And Interviews · millikin.edu

Interview Requirements

This program has a required admission interview and portfolio, plus a separate internal interview gate after enrollment. The gateway source documents the post-enrollment gate; admission requirement details may be separate.Gateway source

Portfolio

Digital portfolio materials, portfolio prompt script, or representative paperwork samples

You will share these materials during your interview

Resume

Focused on theatre experience, employment history, and related skills that serve your work as a stage manager

Preparation

Be prepared to discuss experiences, skills, and goals

Auditions And Interviews · millikin.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Must be accepted by Millikin University Office of Admission before scheduling interview

Upon acceptance, you will be prompted to contact the appropriate person to schedule

No prescreen required — interview only

What's The Process

Audition Process

Upon acceptance by Millikin Office of Admission, you will be contacted to schedule your interview

Interview conducted with faculty to discuss portfolio and goals

No prescreen required for BFA Stage Management

Post-Enrollment

The admission interview is separate from Millikin's BFA continuation review

Students must pass a second audition/interview at the end of freshman year to continue in a BFA program

Scholarship Info

College of Fine Arts Scholarship

All students accepted to a BFA program receive a CFA Scholarship

Range: $1,000 - $5,000 annually

Renewable each year while enrolled in the College of Fine Arts

Stacks with Academic Merit Scholarship awarded upon admission

No additional application required — awarded after interview

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.25

Admit rate

67%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

1.4K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$26,000

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$48,657

Before aid

Average net price

$21,989

After aid

Undergraduate Tuition Fees · millikin.edu College Scorecard

Training

Conservatory-style training combined with strong liberal arts education

Performance Learning approach with production assignments starting first semester

Small school environment with individualized attention — studio classes capped at 16

Faculty/student mentorships and master classes with working professionals

Performance & Productions

Work in multiple performance spaces: Virginia Rogers Theatre (250-seat), Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre (90-seat), Albert Taylor Theatre (270-seat), Kirkland Fine Arts Center (1,900-seat)

Mainstage season: 2 musicals, 2 plays, 1 dance concert, plus opera or 3rd play in alternating seasons

Students progress from assistant stage managers to production stage managers

Study Abroad

London Semester at Shakespeare’s Globe with courses and West End productions

Updated Aug 7, 6:42 PM