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Stage Management
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Selective12-24 StudentsPROGRAM RECOGNITION
•One of the most established four-year stage management undergraduate degree programs in the country
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Near 100% employment rate for stage management graduates
TRAINING
•Immersive four-year training spanning design disciplines, technical crafts, acting, directing, movement, and voice
•Coursework includes acting, scene design, costume design, lighting design, sound design, technical direction, and theatre history
•Capstone courses in advanced stage management topics and independent studies
•Small class sizes with one-to-one mentorship from faculty with professional and academic credentials
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Faculty hold leadership positions in USITT, NAST, National Theatre Conference, and the Society of Directors and Choreographers
•In a recent season, Penn State theatre alumni held 27 Broadway contracts, 7 Off-Broadway contracts, and 22 National Tour contracts
•Graduates pursue careers in theatre, film, television, arts management, tour and arena management, casting, and event/production management
FACILITIES
•State-of-the-art production facilities with 24-hour access for specialized areas
•Hands-on production assignments integrated into core curriculum
•Active USITT student chapter with conference attendance opportunities
Academic info
Snapshot
3.84
Avg GPA (W)
61%
Admit Rate
school-wide
86%
Grad Rate
42.3K
Enrollment
$63K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$32,875
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$20,644
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,790
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$19,845
$30-48k$20,049
$48-75k$25,667
$75-110k$31,834
$110k+$37,831
Program info updated 1d ago
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•One of the most established four-year stage management undergraduate degree programs in the country
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Near 100% employment rate for stage management graduates
TRAINING
•Immersive four-year training spanning design disciplines, technical crafts, acting, directing, movement, and voice
•Coursework includes acting, scene design, costume design, lighting design, sound design, technical direction, and theatre history
•Capstone courses in advanced stage management topics and independent studies
•Small class sizes with one-to-one mentorship from faculty with professional and academic credentials
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Faculty hold leadership positions in USITT, NAST, National Theatre Conference, and the Society of Directors and Choreographers
•In a recent season, Penn State theatre alumni held 27 Broadway contracts, 7 Off-Broadway contracts, and 22 National Tour contracts
•Graduates pursue careers in theatre, film, television, arts management, tour and arena management, casting, and event/production management
FACILITIES
•State-of-the-art production facilities with 24-hour access for specialized areas
•Hands-on production assignments integrated into core curriculum
•Active USITT student chapter with conference attendance opportunities
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•One of the most established four-year stage management undergraduate degree programs in the country
•NAST-accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Near 100% employment rate for stage management graduates
TRAINING
•Immersive four-year training spanning design disciplines, technical crafts, acting, directing, movement, and voice
•Coursework includes acting, scene design, costume design, lighting design, sound design, technical direction, and theatre history
•Capstone courses in advanced stage management topics and independent studies
•Small class sizes with one-to-one mentorship from faculty with professional and academic credentials
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Faculty hold leadership positions in USITT, NAST, National Theatre Conference, and the Society of Directors and Choreographers
•In a recent season, Penn State theatre alumni held 27 Broadway contracts, 7 Off-Broadway contracts, and 22 National Tour contracts
•Graduates pursue careers in theatre, film, television, arts management, tour and arena management, casting, and event/production management
FACILITIES
•State-of-the-art production facilities with 24-hour access for specialized areas
•Hands-on production assignments integrated into core curriculum
•Active USITT student chapter with conference attendance opportunities
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