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BFA Design and Production
Stage Management
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•One of the few conservatory BFA concentrations dedicated exclusively to Stage Management
•Part of UNCSA's School of Design & Production, one of the premier D&P training programs in the country
•Over 80 UNCSA D&P alumni have worked for Cirque du Soleil — the largest pipeline from any single school
•Exclusive fellowship partnerships with Cirque du Soleil and the Metropolitan Opera
Training
•Intensive 4-year conservatory curriculum: 120 credits (90 in D&P, 30 in general education)
•First year builds cross-disciplinary foundation in scenery, lighting, costumes, sound, and design
•Years 2-3: progressive stage management roles (ASM, Deck SM, Production SM) across 20+ annual productions spanning drama, musicals, opera, and dance
•Fourth year focuses on professional development, interview prep, resume building, and external internships
•2 dedicated faculty: Nikki Hyde (Director of Stage Management) and Molly McCarter
Notable Alumni
•Judith Schoenfeld — Production Stage Manager on Broadway for Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, If/Then, Grey Gardens
•Peyton Taylor Becker ('13) — Production Stage Manager for Wicked on Broadway, also worked on Mean Girls and SIX
•Jonathan Bach ('19) — Assistant Stage Manager on Broadway's Wicked
•Haley Wilson ('16) — Stage Manager, Broadway
•AJ Helms — Metropolitan Opera Stage Manager Fellowship recipient
Professional Development
•Graduates working at Broadway, Metropolitan Opera, American Ballet Theatre, Cirque du Soleil, TAIT, regional theaters, national tours, and cruise lines
•Cirque du Soleil fellowship program for students and alumni
•Metropolitan Opera Stage Manager Fellowship pipeline
•Alumni-driven network across major entertainment companies
Academic info
Snapshot
3.60
Avg GPA (W)
30%
Admit Rate
school-wide
78%
Grad Rate
945
Enrollment
$38K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,906
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$9,477
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,211
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$3,165
$30-48k$7,828
$48-75k$11,491
$75-110k$20,173
$110k+$25,172
Program info updated 3d ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•One of the few conservatory BFA concentrations dedicated exclusively to Stage Management
•Part of UNCSA's School of Design & Production, one of the premier D&P training programs in the country
•Over 80 UNCSA D&P alumni have worked for Cirque du Soleil — the largest pipeline from any single school
•Exclusive fellowship partnerships with Cirque du Soleil and the Metropolitan Opera
Training
•Intensive 4-year conservatory curriculum: 120 credits (90 in D&P, 30 in general education)
•First year builds cross-disciplinary foundation in scenery, lighting, costumes, sound, and design
•Years 2-3: progressive stage management roles (ASM, Deck SM, Production SM) across 20+ annual productions spanning drama, musicals, opera, and dance
•Fourth year focuses on professional development, interview prep, resume building, and external internships
•2 dedicated faculty: Nikki Hyde (Director of Stage Management) and Molly McCarter
Notable Alumni
•Judith Schoenfeld — Production Stage Manager on Broadway for Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, If/Then, Grey Gardens
•Peyton Taylor Becker ('13) — Production Stage Manager for Wicked on Broadway, also worked on Mean Girls and SIX
•Jonathan Bach ('19) — Assistant Stage Manager on Broadway's Wicked
•Haley Wilson ('16) — Stage Manager, Broadway
•AJ Helms — Metropolitan Opera Stage Manager Fellowship recipient
Professional Development
•Graduates working at Broadway, Metropolitan Opera, American Ballet Theatre, Cirque du Soleil, TAIT, regional theaters, national tours, and cruise lines
•Cirque du Soleil fellowship program for students and alumni
•Metropolitan Opera Stage Manager Fellowship pipeline
•Alumni-driven network across major entertainment companies
Program Recognition
•One of the few conservatory BFA concentrations dedicated exclusively to Stage Management
•Part of UNCSA's School of Design & Production, one of the premier D&P training programs in the country
•Over 80 UNCSA D&P alumni have worked for Cirque du Soleil — the largest pipeline from any single school
•Exclusive fellowship partnerships with Cirque du Soleil and the Metropolitan Opera
Training
•Intensive 4-year conservatory curriculum: 120 credits (90 in D&P, 30 in general education)
•First year builds cross-disciplinary foundation in scenery, lighting, costumes, sound, and design
•Years 2-3: progressive stage management roles (ASM, Deck SM, Production SM) across 20+ annual productions spanning drama, musicals, opera, and dance
•Fourth year focuses on professional development, interview prep, resume building, and external internships
•2 dedicated faculty: Nikki Hyde (Director of Stage Management) and Molly McCarter
Notable Alumni
•Judith Schoenfeld — Production Stage Manager on Broadway for Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, If/Then, Grey Gardens
•Peyton Taylor Becker ('13) — Production Stage Manager for Wicked on Broadway, also worked on Mean Girls and SIX
•Jonathan Bach ('19) — Assistant Stage Manager on Broadway's Wicked
•Haley Wilson ('16) — Stage Manager, Broadway
•AJ Helms — Metropolitan Opera Stage Manager Fellowship recipient
Professional Development
•Graduates working at Broadway, Metropolitan Opera, American Ballet Theatre, Cirque du Soleil, TAIT, regional theaters, national tours, and cruise lines
•Cirque du Soleil fellowship program for students and alumni
•Metropolitan Opera Stage Manager Fellowship pipeline
•Alumni-driven network across major entertainment companies
Updated 3d ago
