Theatre: Stage Management Major (TSMJ)

This program is designed for the student who has chosen to prepare for graduate study in theatre, advanced specialized training, or direct entry into the profession. A minor is not required.

Please refer to the requirements below for the Theatre: Stage Management Major.

Stage Management

Required Core Courses

THEA 1200 - Stagecraft I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1410 - Introduction to Acting Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1420 - Acting I: Action and Personalization Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1700 - Script Analysis Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2320 - Scenic Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2330 - Costume Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2700 - Script Analysis for Production Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2900 - Theatre Practicum Credits: 1 to 8 hours
Credits: 6 semesters at 1 hour (6 hours total) required
THEA 3320 - Lighting and Sound Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3510 - Directing I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3700 - Theatre History I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3710 - Theatre History II Credits: 3 hours
THEA 4700 - Contemporary Theatre Theory and Practice Credits: 3 hours

Additional Required Courses

THEA 1810 - Stage Management Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2200 - Stagecraft II Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2301 - Computer-Aided Theatre Design Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2600 - Arts Management Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3520 - Directing II Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3810 - Stage Management Production - Mainstage Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3820 - Job Preparation, Self Promotion and Branding Credits: 3 hours

Electives (18 credit hours)

Electives are to be approved by area advisor.

ACTY 2100 - Introduction to Financial Accounting and Analysis Credits: 3 hours
ACTY 2110 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting and Strategic Decision Making Credits: 3 hours
COM 2800 - Introduction to Organizational Communication Credits: 3 hours
COM 3320 - Teamwork and Communication Credits: 3 hours
COM 3350 - Leadership Communication Credits: 3 hours
COM 3540 - Web Design and Digital Communication Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 1810 - First Aid and CPR Credits: 2 hours
INTL 3300 - Education Abroad - WMU Programs Credits: 1 to 19 hours
Credits: 1 to 4 hours
MGMT 2500 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3 hours
MGMT 3010 - Leadership and Business Strategy I – Practicum Credits: 6 hours
MUS 1020 - Piano Class I Credits: 2 hours
MUS 1590 - Fundamentals of Music Credits: 2 hours
THEA 1900 - Summer Theatre Credits: 1 to 3 hours
THEA 2410 - Voice and Movement I Credits: 3 hours
THEA 2420 - Voice and Movement II Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3720 - Contemporary Musical Theatre History and Script Analysis: Oklahoma! to Hamilton Credits: 3 hours
THEA 3900 - Professional Theatre Internship Credits: 2 to 6 hours
THEA 4900 - Individualized Study in Theatre Credits: 1 to 6 hours