Admissions: Stage Management
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Incoming Freshmen
STEP 1: Apply to the University of Florida
DEADLINES FOR GENERAL UF APPLICATIONS:
Early Action: November 1, 2025
Regular Decision: January 15, 2026
Please apply as soon as possible. With such a large number of students applying each year very few applying after November 1st are admitted.
Freshman Admission Information & Application
Transfer Admission Information & Application
STEP 2: Important Dates & Deadlines for Optional Prescreen Submission
UF freshman applicants interested in the Stage Management major are welcomed and encouraged to submit optional prescreen interview material.
This material is not required for admission to the Stage Management major, but will be reviewed for scholarship consideration. Select applicants will be invited to participate in an interview following review of prescreen materials. Please see important dates and deadlines below:
SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
Fall Prescreen Submissions (Fall Interviews Only): October 20, 2025 at 11:59pm
Spring Prescreen Submissions (Fall Interviews Only): January 5, 2026 at 11:59pm
INTERVIEW DATES:
Fall Interview: Sunday, October 26, 2025 (detailed schedule will be announced after the submission deadline).
Spring Interview (in person): Saturday, January 17, 2026
Please note that materials are due by 11:59pm on the submission deadline date.
STEP 3: OPTIONAL – Plan and Prepare Your Prescreen Material
While not required, we welcome the opportunity to review Stage Management applicant resumes, portfolios and letters of reference for scholarship consideration. You will submit these via Google forms.
Please prepare your supplemental materials according to the guidelines below.
Resume
Submission should be made as file named (Area of Interest, Last Name, Resume) It is recommended files are submitted in .pdf format.
Resume Should include:
- Name
- Contact Information
- Education including GPA
- Activities including participation in extracurricular activities, theatre, art, dance, performance, service to the community
Resume Can Include:
- References
- Courses taken in high school in theatre, art, dance, performance
- Notable activities that do not fall under art/performing arts
Portfolio
Submission should be made as a file/files named (Area of Interest, Last Name, Portfolio). It is recommended files are submitted in .pdf format. For digital links, please submit a document with link.
Portfolios should include work in Live Entertainment that represents your stage management and/or artistic skill. (Stage Management Paperwork, Blocking and/or Cue Notation, Photos from Productions, etc. Drawings/Paintings, Graphic Design, Sound Clips, Garments, Models, etc. may also be included.)
Portfolios must be digital and can be presented in several formats including but not limited to:
- Slide shows (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote)
- Collection of images
- Website link
- Video link
Letters of Reference
Please provide between 1-3 Letters of Reference. Submission should be made as a file/files named (Area of Interest, Last Name, Letter 1…).
Wild Card
- This can be anything you want: a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an unrelated talent, etc.
- Think: “What do you want us to know about you?” and “What makes you unique?”
STEP 4: OPTIONAL – Submit Your Prescreen Material
Our application platform requires that you have a GOOGLE account in order to submit your material. If you don’t already have one, you can sign up for a free account at https://accounts.google.com/SignUp.
Submission link:
Please click the following link to upload your material to the BA Stage Management program for scholarship consideration: UPLOAD HERE
At the end of this application you will be asked your availability for the following interview date. Please have this information ready.
Questions?
Please contact BA Stage Management Faculty Tom Zhang at zhangs3@ufl.edu.
Transfer Students
To be eligible for admission to the School of Theatre and Dance, a transfer student must satisfy the minimum requirements for admission. Additionally, all students must complete two sequential courses of foreign language in secondary school or 8-10 semester hours at the postsecondary level, or document an equivalent level of proficiency. Students attending Florida community colleges are required to complete the Associate of Arts degree.
STEP 1: Contact an Advisor
STEP 2: Apply to the University of Florida
Please carefully review the official UF transfer student information, and apply before the published deadlines.