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Program

Program snapshot

Admissions
Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person or Virtual
Program profile
12-24 Students

Program Recognition
Trains designers and technicians for both stage and screen in five areas of emphasis: scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and properties
Incoming class of approximately 16 students per year
Pace ranked #5 most represented college on Broadway for four consecutive years (Playbill)
Training
Core design fundamentals followed by specialized studio and technique coursework
April Bartlett (program director) - Emmy Award-winning production designer
Jay Duckworth - renowned props designer with 65+ Broadway credits spanning 36 years
Notable Alumni
Griffyd Cole (class of 2020) - lighting programmer for Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest; electrician on HBO's Succession; Darren Aronofsky's Caught Stealing
Larry Saperstein - High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Professional Development
NYC location provides direct access to Broadway, Off-Broadway, and film/TV productions
Students secure professional opportunities while still enrolled

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