BA in Drama - Stage Management (Honors) in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine

The Honors in Stage Management Program enables Drama majors to focus intensively on stage management studies and practical experience. Participants learn fundamental and specialized stage management skills, attend courses alongside graduate-level stage managers, serve as assistant stage managers for productions directed by both graduate students and faculty, and ultimately take charge as stage managers for a UCI graduate or faculty-directed show.
Renowned as one of the nation's top ten drama programs, the Department of Drama integrates comprehensive liberal arts education with specialized training across multiple theatrical disciplines. Each year, the department presents a diverse lineup of plays, musicals, and original productions featuring various scales and audience engagement approaches. The department's founding vision aimed to cultivate theater artists who blend analytical thinking with hands-on performance expertise. This philosophy fosters a dynamic creative environment emphasizing thorough training in design, performance, and academic research. With its exceptional mix of accomplished resident faculty, renowned visiting instructors, engaged students, and outstanding facilities, the department delivers a program that's both artistically vibrant and academically demanding. The current faculty comprises respected professionals actively working in their fields, ensuring students receive up-to-date, industry-relevant instruction. The Honors in Stage Management Program enables Drama majors to focus intensively on stage management studies and practical experience. Participants learn fundamental and specialized stage management skills, attend courses alongside graduate-level stage managers, serve as assistant stage managers for productions directed by both graduate students and faculty, and ultimately take charge as stage managers for a UCI graduate or faculty-directed show.