Stage Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Theatre School

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Admission to the Conservatory
An audition or an interview (depending on your program) is required for admission to The Theatre School; students must submit an application ​to DePaul University (naming their intended major) before they can begin the audition or interview process.
Visit the Theatre School
The Theatre School hosts both in-person and online events for prospective theatre students. Due to high demand, we unfortunately cannot accommodate walk-ins.

Set the stage for your theatre career

The Stage Management degree program offers a blend of training in the management, design and technical aspects of theatre. It simulates the professional experience and process of stage managers — teaching you to communicate with personnel and manage all areas of production​.

Participate in The Theatre School’s productions as assistant stage manager or stage manager and complete a professional internship to gain first-hand knowledge of the roles of managerial staff in the theatre industry.

At DePaul, you’ll learn from industry professionals, including designers, artists and technicians, both in the classroom and through production work.

Classes

Coursework

  • Costume Design
  • Lighting Technology
  • Scenery
  • Sound Design
  • Stage Direction
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Stage Managers
  • Survey of Art, Architecture, Fashion and Furniture
  • Technical Drawing
  • Theatre Management

Career Options

Career
  • Stage management
  • Lighting design
  • Technical production
  • Theatre administration
  • Scenic design
  • Education
Featured Faculty

At The Theatre School, you’ll learn from industry professionals, including designers, technicians, and production staff, both in the classroom and through production work. Christine Freeburg, the program head, has been a professional Stage Manager in Chicago and regionally for over 25 years. She brings both her experience and network to the classroom with guest lecturers from across the industry and the opportunity to observe rehearsals in some of the biggest theaters in Chicago.​

Christine D. Freeburg
Design Technical
Head of Stage Management
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