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Stage Management
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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualProgram Recognition
•Largest theatre program in the state of Kentucky, housed in the NKU School of the Arts
•Dedicated BFA in Stage Management — one of few standalone undergraduate SM degrees in the region
•Located minutes from downtown Cincinnati — access to a major professional theatre market
•72 total credits in the major
Training
•Introduction to Stage Management plus three semesters of Stage Management Practicum
•Cross-disciplinary coursework: ballet, musical skills, directing, and theatre management
•Stagecraft II and stage combat training broaden technical fluency
•Recommended elective tracks in communication (interpersonal, organizational) or design
Notable Alumni
•Andrew Bacigalupo ('07) — AEA Stage Manager; Production Stage Manager for Disney's Aladdin national tour
Facilities
•Patricia A. Corbett Theatre — 319-seat proscenium with fly system and automated orchestra pit
•Stauss Theatre for studio-scale productions
•6–8 department productions per season; required production credits build professional SM portfolios
•Proximity to Cincinnati professional companies for networking and internships
Academic info
Snapshot
3.35
Avg GPA (W)
68%
Admit Rate
school-wide
50%
Grad Rate
8.2K
Enrollment
$50K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$8,191
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$11,088
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,912
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$2,603
$30-48k$3,630
$48-75k$6,761
$75-110k$12,679
$110k+$14,522
Program info updated Apr 30, 1:54 PM
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Largest theatre program in the state of Kentucky, housed in the NKU School of the Arts
•Dedicated BFA in Stage Management — one of few standalone undergraduate SM degrees in the region
•Located minutes from downtown Cincinnati — access to a major professional theatre market
•72 total credits in the major
Training
•Introduction to Stage Management plus three semesters of Stage Management Practicum
•Cross-disciplinary coursework: ballet, musical skills, directing, and theatre management
•Stagecraft II and stage combat training broaden technical fluency
•Recommended elective tracks in communication (interpersonal, organizational) or design
Notable Alumni
•Andrew Bacigalupo ('07) — AEA Stage Manager; Production Stage Manager for Disney's Aladdin national tour
Facilities
•Patricia A. Corbett Theatre — 319-seat proscenium with fly system and automated orchestra pit
•Stauss Theatre for studio-scale productions
•6–8 department productions per season; required production credits build professional SM portfolios
•Proximity to Cincinnati professional companies for networking and internships
Program Recognition
•Largest theatre program in the state of Kentucky, housed in the NKU School of the Arts
•Dedicated BFA in Stage Management — one of few standalone undergraduate SM degrees in the region
•Located minutes from downtown Cincinnati — access to a major professional theatre market
•72 total credits in the major
Training
•Introduction to Stage Management plus three semesters of Stage Management Practicum
•Cross-disciplinary coursework: ballet, musical skills, directing, and theatre management
•Stagecraft II and stage combat training broaden technical fluency
•Recommended elective tracks in communication (interpersonal, organizational) or design
Notable Alumni
•Andrew Bacigalupo ('07) — AEA Stage Manager; Production Stage Manager for Disney's Aladdin national tour
Facilities
•Patricia A. Corbett Theatre — 319-seat proscenium with fly system and automated orchestra pit
•Stauss Theatre for studio-scale productions
•6–8 department productions per season; required production credits build professional SM portfolios
•Proximity to Cincinnati professional companies for networking and internships
Updated Apr 30, 1:54 PM
