Program
No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredIn-Person or Virtual12-24 StudentsUniversity App RequiredStudy Abroad
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
12-24 Students
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Stage managers work on every phase of production from prep to closing night
•Run rehearsals, attend meetings, coordinate all production elements, and call cues
•Facilitate communication among directors, choreographers, writers, designers, actors, and collaborators
•Responsible for maintaining production's artistic integrity after opening
•Training includes both classwork and production work
MENTORSHIP & CAREER
•Instruction and mentorship from industry professionals with Broadway, off-Broadway, regional, dance, corporate events, and opera experience
•Opportunity to intern and assist on productions with professional companies in St. Louis and across the country
•Study abroad opportunities available
•Associated with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Cody Renard Richard — 2x Tony Award-winning producer ('A Strange Loop', 'Parade'); stage managed 19 Broadway productions including 'Hamilton', 'Into the Woods', and 'Pass Over'; Variety 2020 Broadway Player to Watch
•Named one of the most successful stage management training grounds in the country
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
PriorityFeb 1, 2027
Rolling
Program AppApplication
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Audition Requirements
REQUIRED MATERIALS
•PORTFOLIO
•RESUME with references and contact information
•Personal statement or essay
•TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (optional but welcomed)
PORTFOLIO CONTENTS
•Curated sample of production work through all phases (prep, rehearsals, tech, previews, performances)
•Organize by production or by category — clearly laid out
•Showcase your best work and the scope of shows you have worked on
•Can include cast lists, calendars, blocking sheets, photos of productions or yourself in action
•Remove personal information (cast emails, phone numbers, emergency forms)
•Portfolio is a "greatest hits" — choose work you are excited to discuss
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Webster via school website, Common App, or Coalition App
•Complete Interview and Portfolio Review Request form and submit $30 fee
•Audition coordinator contacts you to schedule
IMPORTANT NOTES
•Must be academically accepted before portfolio review results are released
•In-person meetings preferred — virtual available in extenuating circumstances
•Faculty attend Unified Auditions and Thespian Festivals — Stage Management interviews at those events may be considered full evaluations
What's The Process
•PORTFOLIO review consists of a conversation with production faculty
•Interviews scheduled through Fine Arts Audition Coordinator after completing Audition Request form
•Individual appointments available (not limited to designated dates like performance programs)
•Students should come dressed in comfortable clothing
Scholarship Info
•Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts awards over $225,000 annually in theatre-specific scholarships
•Most awards reserved for third- and fourth-year students, with some available to first-year students
•No separate application — awards determined in consultation with recruiting faculty and Office of Financial Aid
Program info updated 4d ago
TRAINING
•Stage managers work on every phase of production from prep to closing night
•Run rehearsals, attend meetings, coordinate all production elements, and call cues
•Facilitate communication among directors, choreographers, writers, designers, actors, and collaborators
•Responsible for maintaining production's artistic integrity after opening
•Training includes both classwork and production work
MENTORSHIP & CAREER
•Instruction and mentorship from industry professionals with Broadway, off-Broadway, regional, dance, corporate events, and opera experience
•Opportunity to intern and assist on productions with professional companies in St. Louis and across the country
•Study abroad opportunities available
•Associated with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Cody Renard Richard — 2x Tony Award-winning producer ('A Strange Loop', 'Parade'); stage managed 19 Broadway productions including 'Hamilton', 'Into the Woods', and 'Pass Over'; Variety 2020 Broadway Player to Watch
•Named one of the most successful stage management training grounds in the country
Updated 4d ago
Academic School Information
3.36
Avg GPA
86%
Admit Rate
63%
Grad Rate
2,304
Enrollment
$50,876
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$31,750
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$27,047
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$22,359
Family Income $30k - $48k$22,083
Family Income $48k - $75k$27,257
Family Income $75k - $110k$29,315
Family Income $110k+$31,314
