Stephens College Bachelor of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre + Stage Management
Stephens College

Stephens College

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre + Stage Management

Columbia, USA

Bachelor's degree

3 years

English

Full time

On-Campus

* rolling admission; for optimum scholarship consideration: priority admission I: apply by November 1; priority admission II: apply by February 1

Key Summary

    About : This Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Technical Theatre and Stage Management combines practical skills with artistic creativity. Students engage in hands-on learning, covering various aspects of stage management, design, and technical production. The program emphasizes teamwork and collaboration within a vibrant artistic community, preparing students for real-world challenges in the performing arts.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in multiple areas, including stage management, technical direction, production design, and lighting design. Opportunities exist in theatre companies, event management, film production, and related fields where strong organizational and technical skills are required.

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, or directing.
  • 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, production, or directing.
  • The program includes two immersive seasons at Okoboji Summer Theatre, a professional summer stock theatre.