{"id":3345,"date":"2023-01-22T03:10:09","date_gmt":"2023-01-22T03:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/?page_id=3345"},"modified":"2026-03-24T21:46:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T21:46:48","slug":"theatre-arts-bfa-stage-management-interviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/theatrearts\/theatre-arts-prospective-students\/theatre-arts-bfa-stage-management-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Theatre Arts – BFA Stage Management Interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For more detailed information about the BFA in Theatre Arts program at WCSU including: national honors, detailed curriculum, and sample 4-year plans of study, please visit the BFA - Theatre Arts webpage here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Students wishing to pursue a BFA Theatre\u00a0Arts - Stage Management degree in the Department of Theatre Arts must adhere to the following criteria for admission:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Attend and pass an in-person interview for members of the faculty. \u00a0The student, through this interview process, must exhibit the standards and skill sets required for entry into the Stage Management program, including:<\/p>\n

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  1. Ability to effectively present a candidate statement highlighting areas of interest and ability.<\/li>\n
  2. Ability to effectively present a resume that illustrates examples of their experiences and aptitude for organization and leadership.<\/li>\n
  3. Attend an in-person interview with faculty and staff.<\/li>\n
  4. Fulfill general admission guidelines found in the\u00a0catalog for the university<\/a>, school, and department.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Admission Interviews for BFA in Theatre Arts - Stage Management Concentration<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Prospective applicants are highly encouraged to have submitted their application for admission to the university prior to scheduling an interview.<\/p>\n

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    In-Person Interviews at Western Connecticut State University\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Prospective BFA Theatre Arts - Stage Management students are asked to schedule an in-person interview on one of the following dates:<\/p>\n

    Saturday,\u00a0<\/strong>December 5, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n

    Saturday,\u00a0<\/strong>January 30, 2027<\/b><\/p>\n

    Friday, February 26, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Request an In-Person Interview Appointment<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Please submit the items listed below to\u00a0bfasubmissions@wcsu.edu<\/em> <\/a>with 'BFA Stage Management Interview' as the subject line.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Candidate Statement<\/strong>\u00a0- Around 250 words describing your understanding of the scope and nature of theatrical stage management, how stage management relates to the success of a production, and what attributes you possess that would make you a good fit for this program at WCSU.<\/li>\n
    2. A Brief Resume (Optional)<\/strong> - a simple list of your experiences. \u00a0Anything that you believe would be helpful for us to use as a starting point for a conversation\/interview. \u00a0These experiences can include activities and\/or productions in which you've been involved, and your role within them.<\/li>\n
    3. A Current Headshot or Recent Photo (Optional)<\/strong><\/li>\n
    4. Indicate whether or not you have applied to the university.<\/li>\n
    5. Which interview date you are available to attend.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Acceptance to the Program<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Within 2-3 weeks of the last interview date, you will receive 1 of 3 potential notices:<\/p>\n

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      1. That you've been accepted into the BFA Stage Management program.<\/li>\n
      2. That you've been placed on the waiting list for the BFA Stage Management program.<\/li>\n
      3. That you've been denied acceptance into the BFA Stage Management program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        If you are placed on the waiting list or denied acceptance into the BFA Stage Management program, you will be automatically accepted into the Theatre Arts Department as a BA Theatre Arts student unless you notify us otherwise. Registration into classes will occur once you have paid the tuition deposit for the Fall Semester.<\/p>\n

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        DEADLINES:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Prospective students will receive notice of their on-site interview time within 2 weeks of their emailed interview request.<\/p>\n

        For the 12\/5\/26 interview, interview requests with all required items must be submitted no later than 11\/1\/26<\/p>\n

        For the 1\/30\/27 interview, interview requests with all required items must be submitted no later than 1\/1\/27<\/p>\n

        For the 2\/26\/27 interview, interview requests with all required items must be submitted no later than 2\/1\/27<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN THEATRE ARTS - STAGE MANAGEMENT (B.F.A.)<\/h3>\n
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