Temple University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
Under 12 Students
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Caps at 12 students per year, ensuring real-world production work for all students during Temple's theater season
•123-credit program covering production management, stage management, technical direction, and design disciplines
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
•All students complete a Senior Capstone Project and Theater Internship for real-world experience
•Internship opportunities at local Philadelphia theater companies
RECOGNITION & LOCATION
•Located in Philadelphia, one of the most vibrant theater centers in the U.S., with proximity to major regional and national theaters
•Accredited by NAST and member of URTA
•Faculty include highly trained professionals with theater credits in Philadelphia, NYC, nationally, and internationally
STUDY ABROAD
•London Study Away Program (nine theatrical productions and internship options with local English theaters)
•Los Angeles Study Away Program
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$55Waiver
Submission Requirements
•PORTFOLIO (submitted via Acceptd in .jpeg or .pdf format)
-Technical Direction applicants: process photos, draftings, budgets, and production photos
-Stage Management applicants: prompt book, blocking notes, reports, schedules, and production photos
-Production Management applicants: schedules, budgets, reports, and production photos
•LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: one letter from a professional with whom you have worked in theater
•Goals STATEMENT: short statement of intent regarding career goals, discussing where you see yourself working in the professional world as a Technical Director, Stage Manager, or Production Manager
Good to Know
Must submit portfolio and supplemental materials separately via Acceptd in addition to the Common App
What's The Process
SUBMISSION
•No audition required — admission is based on portfolio and supplemental materials
•Submit portfolio and supplemental materials via Acceptd
REVIEW PROCESS
•Materials reviewed on a rolling basis
•Deadline: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Info
TFMA awards $500-$2,000 scholarships annually. Alan Kosher Fund Scholarship for union manager internship. Paul Ryan Hutton Memorial Award for internship support.
Program info updated 1 week ago
Academic School Information
3.42
Avg GPA
83%
Admit Rate
76%
Grad Rate
21,249
Enrollment
$63,727
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$22,082
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,462
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$29,219
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$23,080
Family Income $30k - $48k$24,278
Family Income $48k - $75k$28,493
Family Income $75k - $110k$31,578
Family Income $110k+$34,632
