Theatre (BFA) with Stage Management Emphasis
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester
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Introduction
The Theatre (BFA) with Stage Management Emphasis prepares you for a career in theatre, dance, and opera through a progression of theatrical coursework and practical stage management experiences combined with professional mentorships outside of the university.
If the on-stage life isn’t your style but you still love the theatre, a Theatre (BFA) with Stage Management Emphasis includes courses covering technical theatre, directing, lighting design, sound design, and stagecraft. The degree requires 66 credit hours and working on several productions and rehearsals.
Theatre Faculty at Lindenwood University
The Theatre faculty at Lindenwood University are highly skilled and knowledgeable, always ready to help you out. They are professionals in the field and experienced educators, ready and willing to pass on their knowledge of the field to you. They are accessible, which makes it convenient and easy to reach them whenever you have questions.
Career Opportunities
27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
When you have a Theatre (BFA) with Stage Management Emphasis from Lindenwood University, you will develop skills that not only apply to theatre but to a variety of careers. Here is a list of possible career opportunities with a degree in this field: Stage manager, event planner, production manager, company manager, arts administrator, and more.
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Curriculum
To earn the BFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Stage Management, students must complete the BFA Theatre core curriculum as well as satisfy the following requirements. This emphasis requires a total of 66 credit hours as well as a minimum C in the following courses:
Major Coursework
30 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- TA 10100 Acting I
- TA 21000 Stage Management
- TA 22400 Creating Theatre
- TA 30400 Script Analysis
- TA 30600 Principles of Directing
- TA 33600 Survey of Dramatic Literature
- TA 37100 History of Theatre I
- TA 37200 History of Theatre II
- TA 48000 Career and Portfolio Seminar
- TA 48900 Senior Project
Production Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- TA 21300 Stagecraft
- TA 21600 Stage Make-up
- TA 22000 Costume Construction
- TA 35100 Direction of Plays
Rehearsal and Production Coursework
All Theatre majors must enroll in Rehearsal and Production for 0 credits in each semester of study. Enrolling in these courses for 1 credit will also satisfy this requirement.
- TA 10001 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 10002 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 20001 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 20002 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 30001 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 30002 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 40001 Rehearsal and Production
- TA 40002 Rehearsal and Production
Stage Mana Emphasis Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- TA 20100 Acting II
- TA 22500 Voice and Movement for the Actor
- TA 30100-30199 Acting Studio
- TA 40101 Advanced Acting Studio: Stage Combat
Additional Theater Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- TA 21400 Fundamentals of Drafting
- TA 31400 Stage Management II
Additional Theater Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework (repeatable) from the following options:
- TA 41000 Advanced Stage Management
Elective Coursework
12 credit hours of additional TA elective coursework.