BFA in Theatre - Stage Management in Boston United States | Boston University

The Design, Production & Management programs equip dedicated and skilled students for careers in theater and related performing arts fields. The program cultivates students as theater practitioners, emphasizing teamwork, creativity, analytical skills, effective communication, troubleshooting abilities, verbal feedback, and professional readiness.

Throughout the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, core courses follow a structured progression of classroom activities and practical production experiences. Students pursuing the BFA in Theatre with a Stage Management concentration at Boston University explore their identity, strengths, and potential. They evolve into cooperative theater practitioners who convey meaningful narratives to modern audiences while thriving in theater's demanding environment. Crucially, they develop their unique artistic perspective. The training combines intensive coursework, production involvement, and professional exposure. Working faculty professionals provide ongoing mentorship through studio classes, hands-on production guidance, and semester-end evaluations.

Program Objectives
The Stage Management curriculum seeks to cultivate well-rounded theater artists by nurturing enthusiasm for performance, narrative, and creative teamwork. Through coursework and production work, Stage Management students will:

Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of theater as an art form and its vital cultural significance.
Display proficiency in verbal and written analysis, teamwork, creative problem-solving, and communication within an artistic context.
Show capacity to enhance imaginative storytelling and embrace artistic challenges.