Training
•Bullet: Dedicated Stage Management I and II coursework plus a capstone Stage Management Internship in the senior year
•Bullet: Broad technical foundation in lighting, scenic design, costuming, drafting, properties, and directing before specializing
•Bullet: Six required theatre production participations with opportunities to serve as assistant or production stage manager
•Bullet: Small class sizes with one-on-one mentoring from professional faculty
•Bullet: Stage Management Certificate (12 credits) available for additional specialization or non-majors
•Bullet: Second year: serve as Assistant Stage Managers under upper-class students
•Bullet: Third and fourth year: stage manage departmental productions including plays, musicals, and operas
Notable Alumni
•Bullet: James Davis — production manager at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, now pursuing MFA in Stage Management at Columbia University
Professional Development
•Bullet: Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) Production Stage Manager position offers direct mentorship in a professional repertory environment
•Bullet: Gain experience across 300+ annual conservatory performances spanning theatre, dance, and opera
•Bullet: Professional preparation includes building website, cover letters, and resume
•Bullet: Graduates work on Broadway, in regional theatres, on national and international tours, on cruise ships, and in film/television
•Bullet: Two capstone projects consisting of internships with professional theatre companies
