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Program snapshot

Admissions
Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person Only
Program profile
Selective12-24 Students

Training
Professional BFA program training stage managers as primary liaison between rehearsal hall and creative/production team
Common freshman year curriculum followed by Stage Management specialization
Courses include Introduction to Stage Management, Advanced Stage Management, Production Management, and Company Management
Emphasis on communication, scheduling, documentation, and coordination between all areas of production
Faculty are active industry professionals bringing current Broadway and regional theatre practices
Notable Alumni
Anthony Rigaglia '20 — AEA Assistant Stage Manager for Tony Award-winning Hell's Kitchen on Broadway; previously on stage management teams for Almost Famous and MJ the Musical
Hannah Osborne '19 — stage management for Off Broadway productions including Little Shop of Horrors at Westside Theatre
Alumni are members of USA Local 829, IATSE, and AEA
Tony, Emmy, Obie, Drama Desk, and Telly Award recipients among program graduates
Professional Development
Apprenticeship opportunities in professional studios and shops in NYC and throughout the country
More than 86% of graduates working in their chosen profession
Facilities
The Performing Arts Center (PAC) with extensive schedule of dance, musical, and dramatic productions
State-of-the-art CMFT with black box theatre and shop spaces
Stage manage productions across multiple venues and disciplines including drama, dance, and interdisciplinary work
Juniors and seniors often receive private or semi-private studios

Updated Apr 29, 4:27 PM