Program
Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
No Audition
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM DISTINCTION
•One of the only undergraduate programs in the country designed exclusively for stage management
•Hosts the annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium (12+ years running)
TRAINING
•Builds communication, prioritization, organizational, and problem-solving skills
•Hands-on practicums as production stage managers and assistant stage managers on departmental shows
•Curriculum covers technical knowledge and union rules alongside liberal arts coursework
FACULTY
•Department headed by Matthew Stern — Broadway stage manager with credits including Wicked, Finding Neverland, The Little Mermaid, and Phantom of the Opera
INDUSTRY CONNECTION
•Alumni working at Amazon Studios, NBC, NBCUniversal, Broadway productions, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
•Pace ranked #5 most represented college on Broadway for four consecutive years (Playbill)
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
Early Action IIDec 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 15, 2026
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadlines
Application DeadlineDec 1, 2025
Portfolio SubmissionJan 3, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)
•Optional "wild card" video clip
-Can be anything you want — be your creative and interesting self!
Additional Materials
•RESUME (preferably as a PDF)
•PORTFOLIO
-Include any and all relevant material for you as a stage manager
-Samples from a prompt book, contact sheets, etc.
•VIDEO CLIP discussing something not related to performing arts that you are passionate about
•Wild card video (optional) — can be anything you want
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Must submit Pace Application for Admission by December 1 before uploading portfolio materials
•Pace Application ID required for Acceptd profile (found in confirmation email, NOT Common App ID)
SUBMISSION RULES
•Only one submission per program allowed — no resubmissions
EARLY DECISION
•All Sands College majors are eligible for Early Decision (binding)
•ED applicants must complete FAFSA by October 15
•ED applicants must complete in-person audition or interview by December 1
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Submit resume and portfolio via Acceptd
•Faculty review and issue callback decisions on rolling basis
•Notification via Acceptd within two weeks of submission
INTERVIEW
•Be prepared to discuss your portfolio, experience, and interest in Pace/NYC
•In-person and virtual interview options available
Scholarship Info
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Merit-based scholarships up to $33,000 annually
•Artistic scholarships awarded through audition or portfolio review
HOLISTIC REVIEW (Fall 2026+)
•Institutional scholarships determined through holistic review process
•Considers artistic talent, academic achievement, and financial need
•Distinct from scholarship process used for other Pace academic programs
Program info updated 4d ago
PROGRAM DISTINCTION
•One of the only undergraduate programs in the country designed exclusively for stage management
•Hosts the annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium (12+ years running)
TRAINING
•Builds communication, prioritization, organizational, and problem-solving skills
•Hands-on practicums as production stage managers and assistant stage managers on departmental shows
•Curriculum covers technical knowledge and union rules alongside liberal arts coursework
FACULTY
•Department headed by Matthew Stern — Broadway stage manager with credits including Wicked, Finding Neverland, The Little Mermaid, and Phantom of the Opera
INDUSTRY CONNECTION
•Alumni working at Amazon Studios, NBC, NBCUniversal, Broadway productions, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
•Pace ranked #5 most represented college on Broadway for four consecutive years (Playbill)
Updated 4d ago
Academic School Information
3.30
Avg GPA
76%
Admit Rate
61%
Grad Rate
7,665
Enrollment
$70,378
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$53,290
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$30,892
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$26,473
Family Income $30k - $48k$26,362
Family Income $48k - $75k$28,467
Family Income $75k - $110k$31,219
Family Income $110k+$36,430
