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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Stage Management

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

Program Recognition

BFA Stage Management at the University of Utah Department of Theatre

The program calls itself "one-of-a-kind (and the longest-standing program in the state)" (theatre.utah.edu)

Training

Technical design basics of costumes, props, scenic, sound, lighting and makeup

4 advanced skills courses, 6 hands-on project courses, and 8 semesters seminar, all specific to stage management

Professional Development

Stage management students are encouraged to work in the scene and prop shops, or as production management assistants

"Few students leave college as prepared and confident as our alumni" (theatre.utah.edu)

Value

For Utah scholarship covers 8 semesters of tuition and fees (UT residents)

Western Undergraduate Exchange discounted tuition for participating states

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.67

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

27.3K

Earnings

$67K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,480

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$32,932

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$45,878

Before aid

Average net price

$16,200

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · financialaid.utah.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 11m ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BFA Stage Management at the University of Utah Department of Theatre

The program calls itself "one-of-a-kind (and the longest-standing program in the state)" (theatre.utah.edu)

Training

Technical design basics of costumes, props, scenic, sound, lighting and makeup

4 advanced skills courses, 6 hands-on project courses, and 8 semesters seminar, all specific to stage management

Professional Development

Stage management students are encouraged to work in the scene and prop shops, or as production management assistants

"Few students leave college as prepared and confident as our alumni" (theatre.utah.edu)

Value

For Utah scholarship covers 8 semesters of tuition and fees (UT residents)

Western Undergraduate Exchange discounted tuition for participating states

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BFA Stage Management at the University of Utah Department of Theatre

The program calls itself "one-of-a-kind (and the longest-standing program in the state)" (theatre.utah.edu)

Training

Technical design basics of costumes, props, scenic, sound, lighting and makeup

4 advanced skills courses, 6 hands-on project courses, and 8 semesters seminar, all specific to stage management

Professional Development

Stage management students are encouraged to work in the scene and prop shops, or as production management assistants

"Few students leave college as prepared and confident as our alumni" (theatre.utah.edu)

Value

For Utah scholarship covers 8 semesters of tuition and fees (UT residents)

Western Undergraduate Exchange discounted tuition for participating states

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Fees

Domestic Fee

$55

International Fee

$65

Deadline

First-year applicants

Early ActionMerit Scholarship ConsiderationDec 1, 2026

Fall Application DeadlineApr 1, 2027

Transfer applicants

Fall Transfer Application DeadlineApr 1, 2027

Freshman Students · admissions.utah.edu Transfer Students · admissions.utah.edu

Program AppApplication

Not admitting for Fall 2027

From University of Utah: We are not accepting applications for the Stage Management BFA program. We encourage those interested to instead look into the BA/BS degree and to seek out the Stage Management Certificate.Source

Apply

School Website

Admissions Auditions · theatre.utah.edu

University Essays

Honors EssayOptional

The school shows this prompt only after you sign in to Common App or Beehive Application.

Only if you apply to the Honors College: follow the essay prompts in the Common App or the Beehive Application. Students who apply to the University of Utah before the December 1 deadline, but missed submitting for Honors, may amend their application to apply for Honors prior to January 4.

Official page · honors.utah.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

We are not accepting applications to the BFA in Stage Management.

Due to limited class capacity and the structure of our programs, transfer decisions must be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Admission Pathway

Students interested in studying Stage Management should apply to the BA/BS in Theatre, which offers flexible elective pathways that can be tailored to support focused study in Stage Management.

In addition, the Department of Theatre offers a Certificate in Stage Management, which is open to all students at the University as well as non-matriculated students.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission is based on portfolio/materials review and interview, not a performance audition

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application for the Department of Theatre by February 24. The department's scholarship page also lists February 27, so plan for February 24 and confirm the deadline with the Department of Theatre

Must have University Network Identification Number (UNID) to apply

University Scholarships

Apply to the U by December 1 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

For Utah scholarship covers 8 semesters of tuition and fees (UT residents)

Western Undergraduate Exchange discounted tuition for participating states

Financial Aid

Complete FAFSA by February 1 for priority consideration for need-based aid

Scholarship notification: mid-March to mid-April

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.67

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

27.3K

Earnings

$67K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,480

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$32,932

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$45,878

Before aid

Average net price

$16,200

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · financialaid.utah.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

BFA Stage Management at the University of Utah Department of Theatre

The program calls itself "one-of-a-kind (and the longest-standing program in the state)" (theatre.utah.edu)

Training

Technical design basics of costumes, props, scenic, sound, lighting and makeup

4 advanced skills courses, 6 hands-on project courses, and 8 semesters seminar, all specific to stage management

Professional Development

Stage management students are encouraged to work in the scene and prop shops, or as production management assistants

"Few students leave college as prepared and confident as our alumni" (theatre.utah.edu)

Value

For Utah scholarship covers 8 semesters of tuition and fees (UT residents)

Western Undergraduate Exchange discounted tuition for participating states

Updated 11m ago