I am currently a rising senior in highschool in Northern Virginia and have chosen Stage Management as something I want to do for the rest of my life (thus I am finding colleges with SM as a major). I have researched things and I think I have a pretty clear idea of what the real world holds. I have truly fallen in love with Stage Management as a position, and am trying to gain as much experience with as many different groups as I can.
I have read every thread on this child board in the last few days (I just closed a show, so suddenly I have time... strange concept that it is.
, and have found some very useful information, but much of it is at least a few years old. I would really appreciate any advice or suggestions that can be given (and am terribly sorry if this topic seems redundant to many of you).
The schools I am looking at are:
UNCSA
Syracuse
Boston U
Emerson
DePaul
Penn State
Webster
Western Michigan
I am looking for a BFA program in Stage Management (not a tech track with a concentration), preferably conservatory. UNCSA is my top choice currently (I really love the campus, the atmosphere, the spaces, and the people...I also went there for a couple of dance intensives when I was younger, so I am biased), but I haven't had the chance to visit more than 3 of these schools.
Also, any and all suggestions regarding financial aid for any of these schools, or just generally would be much appreciated. I have very good grades, GPA, classes, etc... but affording college is a major concern for me... I do realize that there are other, cheaper options, and I do have one fallback, in-state school (to make my concerned, but supportive mother happy), as long as I'm shooting, might as well shoot for the stars!
Thank you all.
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