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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsProgram
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BFA Theatre
Stage Management
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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsTRAINING
•Intensive curriculum combining coursework with practical production experience
•Hands-on experience from first year — Production Assistant or crew member assignments
•Progress to Assistant Stage Manager and Stage Manager roles on Theatre UCF productions
•Minimum six production assignments through course of study
•Students run Theatre UCF production auditions for full audition-to-closing-night experience
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Six credits of summer theatre via Pegasus PlayLab new play festival — stage managing new work with a playwright-in-residence
•Leading role in managing UCF Celebrates the Arts — two-week festival at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts with 40+ events
•Work alongside Broadway Production Managers and under Actors' Equity and IATSE Local 631 union rules
•Disney Path to Cast program — mentorship, backstage tours, and specialized training with Disney Cast Members
•Master classes, networking events, guest artists, backstage tours, and shadowing experiences
•Group networking trips to meet industry professionals in New York City, including on Broadway
•Informal mentorship program pairing upper-class and first-year students
•One-on-one orientation session with program coordinator before arriving on campus
•Required professional internship at venues like Williamstown Theatre Festival, Goodman Theatre, Asolo Rep, Spoleto Music Festival, Glimmerglass Opera
•Alumni at Walt Disney World, Cirque Du Soleil, Universal Studios, SeaWorld
•Partner organizations: Orlando REP and Orlando Shakes
Academic info
Snapshot
4.16
Avg GPA (W)
40%
Admit Rate
school-wide
77%
Grad Rate
59.1K
Enrollment
$58K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$10,411
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$6,368
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,467
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$5,816
$30-48k$7,174
$48-75k$10,128
$75-110k$14,902
$110k+$17,681
Program info updated 1d ago
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Intensive curriculum combining coursework with practical production experience
•Hands-on experience from first year — Production Assistant or crew member assignments
•Progress to Assistant Stage Manager and Stage Manager roles on Theatre UCF productions
•Minimum six production assignments through course of study
•Students run Theatre UCF production auditions for full audition-to-closing-night experience
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Six credits of summer theatre via Pegasus PlayLab new play festival — stage managing new work with a playwright-in-residence
•Leading role in managing UCF Celebrates the Arts — two-week festival at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts with 40+ events
•Work alongside Broadway Production Managers and under Actors' Equity and IATSE Local 631 union rules
•Disney Path to Cast program — mentorship, backstage tours, and specialized training with Disney Cast Members
•Master classes, networking events, guest artists, backstage tours, and shadowing experiences
•Group networking trips to meet industry professionals in New York City, including on Broadway
•Informal mentorship program pairing upper-class and first-year students
•One-on-one orientation session with program coordinator before arriving on campus
•Required professional internship at venues like Williamstown Theatre Festival, Goodman Theatre, Asolo Rep, Spoleto Music Festival, Glimmerglass Opera
•Alumni at Walt Disney World, Cirque Du Soleil, Universal Studios, SeaWorld
•Partner organizations: Orlando REP and Orlando Shakes
TRAINING
•Intensive curriculum combining coursework with practical production experience
•Hands-on experience from first year — Production Assistant or crew member assignments
•Progress to Assistant Stage Manager and Stage Manager roles on Theatre UCF productions
•Minimum six production assignments through course of study
•Students run Theatre UCF production auditions for full audition-to-closing-night experience
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Six credits of summer theatre via Pegasus PlayLab new play festival — stage managing new work with a playwright-in-residence
•Leading role in managing UCF Celebrates the Arts — two-week festival at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts with 40+ events
•Work alongside Broadway Production Managers and under Actors' Equity and IATSE Local 631 union rules
•Disney Path to Cast program — mentorship, backstage tours, and specialized training with Disney Cast Members
•Master classes, networking events, guest artists, backstage tours, and shadowing experiences
•Group networking trips to meet industry professionals in New York City, including on Broadway
•Informal mentorship program pairing upper-class and first-year students
•One-on-one orientation session with program coordinator before arriving on campus
•Required professional internship at venues like Williamstown Theatre Festival, Goodman Theatre, Asolo Rep, Spoleto Music Festival, Glimmerglass Opera
•Alumni at Walt Disney World, Cirque Du Soleil, Universal Studios, SeaWorld
•Partner organizations: Orlando REP and Orlando Shakes
Updated 1d ago
