Training
•Combination of academics and practical application with close mentorship from first year
•Stage manage or assistant stage manage 6–8 productions in four years
•Upper-level students stage manage main stage productions under mentorship of production and directing faculty
•Coursework includes directing, stage combat, design/technology, theater history, first aid
•Electives available in dance and music
•Students encouraged to broaden experience through off-campus internship
Notable Alumni
•Graduates stage managing at major regional theaters and festivals across the country
•Alumni at Richmond Shakespeare Company, Santa Fe Opera, and Glimmerglass Opera
Professional Development
•Alumni hired at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Des Moines Opera
•Graduates work in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other major markets