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BFA Theatre Design and Production
Stage Management
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Selective12-24 StudentsTRAINING
•Dedicated Stage Management I and II coursework plus a capstone Stage Management Internship in the senior year
•Broad technical foundation in lighting, scenic design, costuming, drafting, properties, and directing before specializing
•Six required theatre production participations with opportunities to serve as assistant or production stage manager
•Small class sizes with one-on-one mentoring from professional faculty
•Stage Management Certificate (12 credits) available for additional specialization or non-majors
•Second year: serve as Assistant Stage Managers under upper-class students
•Third and fourth year: stage manage departmental productions including plays, musicals, and operas
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•James Davis — production manager at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, now pursuing MFA in Stage Management at Columbia University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) Production Stage Manager position offers direct mentorship in a professional repertory environment
•Gain experience across 300+ annual conservatory performances spanning theatre, dance, and opera
•Professional preparation includes building website, cover letters, and resume
•Graduates work on Broadway, in regional theatres, on national and international tours, on cruise ships, and in film/television
•Two capstone projects consisting of internships with professional theatre companies
Academic info
Snapshot
3.73
Avg GPA (W)
77%
Admit Rate
school-wide
69%
Grad Rate
2.1K
Enrollment
$58K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$30,298
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$36,950
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$24,356
$30-48k$26,715
$48-75k$26,635
$75-110k$30,332
$110k+$33,591
Program info updated 1d ago
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Dedicated Stage Management I and II coursework plus a capstone Stage Management Internship in the senior year
•Broad technical foundation in lighting, scenic design, costuming, drafting, properties, and directing before specializing
•Six required theatre production participations with opportunities to serve as assistant or production stage manager
•Small class sizes with one-on-one mentoring from professional faculty
•Stage Management Certificate (12 credits) available for additional specialization or non-majors
•Second year: serve as Assistant Stage Managers under upper-class students
•Third and fourth year: stage manage departmental productions including plays, musicals, and operas
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•James Davis — production manager at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, now pursuing MFA in Stage Management at Columbia University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) Production Stage Manager position offers direct mentorship in a professional repertory environment
•Gain experience across 300+ annual conservatory performances spanning theatre, dance, and opera
•Professional preparation includes building website, cover letters, and resume
•Graduates work on Broadway, in regional theatres, on national and international tours, on cruise ships, and in film/television
•Two capstone projects consisting of internships with professional theatre companies
TRAINING
•Dedicated Stage Management I and II coursework plus a capstone Stage Management Internship in the senior year
•Broad technical foundation in lighting, scenic design, costuming, drafting, properties, and directing before specializing
•Six required theatre production participations with opportunities to serve as assistant or production stage manager
•Small class sizes with one-on-one mentoring from professional faculty
•Stage Management Certificate (12 credits) available for additional specialization or non-majors
•Second year: serve as Assistant Stage Managers under upper-class students
•Third and fourth year: stage manage departmental productions including plays, musicals, and operas
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•James Davis — production manager at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, now pursuing MFA in Stage Management at Columbia University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) Production Stage Manager position offers direct mentorship in a professional repertory environment
•Gain experience across 300+ annual conservatory performances spanning theatre, dance, and opera
•Professional preparation includes building website, cover letters, and resume
•Graduates work on Broadway, in regional theatres, on national and international tours, on cruise ships, and in film/television
•Two capstone projects consisting of internships with professional theatre companies
Updated 1d ago
