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Technical Theatre & Stage Management

Undergraduate Major

Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Challenge your skills and build your professional body of work in a rigorous, accelerated program.

This comprehensive program prepares graduates to secure a position with a major national or regional theatre company, a highly competitive apprenticeship or fellowship, or selection into a prestigious MFA program.

Program Features

Accelerated BFA program — 3 years/2 summers (8-semester program).
Ideal for students interested in lighting design, scenic design, stage management and production.
Varied, rigorous production schedule allowing exposure to a wide range of styles and genres.
Significant schedule of nationally recognized technicians, designers and guest artists.
Focus on “the business of the business,” including individualized career planning and one-on-one mentoring.

Preparation

Students spend their first four semesters exploring all aspects of technical production and design.
For their final four semesters, students choose to specialize in scenic design, lighting design, stage management, and production.
The program includes two immersive seasons at Okoboji Summer Theatre, a professional summer stock theatre.

Application Process

A portfolio review is required for the BFA in Technical Theatre and Stage Management. Applications received without an accompanying portfolio will automatically be considered for the Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies BFA.

Learn About Portfolio Submission

I am blessed to have such an amazing school that supports me. I am honored to be able to do what I love and represent Stephens while doing it.
Sofia Garcia ’20, Directing Honoree and Scholarship Winner, Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival Region 5