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Best schools for SM.
SMGrant:
Hello all,
I graduated high school in May and was going to attend my dream university pursuing a BFA in Stage Management. I had poured my life into planning for this school for the past several months. Needless to say, when I arrived, I soon realized that I did not belong there. It had nothing to do with the theatre department there, I just did not vibe with the school (The people at the school were very closed minded and it wasn't a very welcoming atmosphere). I realized that I would not be able to succeed there so I came home. I am taking this semester and next semester off to rework my game plan on what university is right for me. I am here because I need suggestions for schools with a BFA Stage Management program. I realize this a very broad request, but this is because I'm back at square one in my search and I am very open to looking into any suggestions that you all have to offer.
Thanks in advance,
SMGrant
hbelden:
http://smnetwork.org/forum/college-and-graduate-studies/best-schools-for-sm/
This forum has collected all the best information we have to offer and stickied it to the top of the board. Check it out for some good advice, and if you have any questions, post them to that thread. We'll see the new activity on it and someone will respond.
Good luck!
EDIT: Merged! - PSMK
Maribeth:
Hi Grant,
Can you talk a little more about some of these factors?
-Location- big city?
-What kind of classes are required/available?
-Size of the program
-Practical experience- what's required, what opportunities there are
-Employment opportunities (if you plan to work while in school)
-Campus life outside of theatre
-Connections to the community at large
-anything else that's important to you in a school
I think you might get a lot of suggestions of places that other members have attended and enjoyed, but you can narrow it down a little more if you can tell us a bit about what you're looking for. :)
Maribeth
MitchieSM:
University of Michigan has an awesome SM program.
The theater department has a number of ways to become an SM - a BFA program, a BTA (Theater Arts) program, a BA program, as well as the ability to be in a different college within the University and still take a number of SM classes with opportunities. The SM department is small enough that you know everyone, and can get individualized attention with your yearly/semesterly show assignments, but it's within the scope and with the amenities of a large university. It's located in a hip town (Ann Arbor, MI), and the two are integrated really well, so there is no insulated campus. There are lots of student organizations outside of the theatre department that are extremely well established and student run, so you have many opportunities outside of the larger producing body to gain experience. There are lots of things to do outside of theatre world too! Sports, concerts, lectures, anything you'd guess from a Big Ten university. We also have a large alumni base around the country that can help you gain employment after graduation, whether you decide to stick with theater, or change directions.
Go Blue!
StageManagerMaddie:
--- Quote from: ewharton on Jul 28, 2008, 11:30 pm ---I know Emerson College in Boston has a good Stage Management program but I don't know anything about their music program. Good luck
--- End quote ---
Hello!
I am a BFA Stage Management and Production student at Emerson College.
Unfortunately there are no "music" programs here but our BFA Musical Theatre program is very talented.
I know Musical Theatre majors take music theory but I am not sure if it is open to other majors. I know that Emerson has a partnership with Berkeley so you could take classes there.
On another note, the stage management program here is pretty intense. Rehearsals five days/week, production meetings, it is very difficult to double major and I wouldn't suggest it.
I hope this helped :)
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