Official page for the BFA program in Stage Management in the School of Design & Production at the Un
At UNCSA, students in the stage management program are immersed in a comprehensive curriculum of study and practical experiences which encompass every type of theatrical production, including dramas, musicals, dance and opera. Students also explore and develop their leadership abilities, communication skills, problem-solving techniques, and an appreciation for the role of the director and choreogr
04/25/2026
Take a look at our incredible Spring Opera Scene’s team Marissa and Ki! Here are some of the moments captured from their “clopening” performance last month. Be sure to congratulate them on an incredible process!
Production Stage Manager: Marissa Derrick
Assistant Stage Manager: Ki Agrawal
04/24/2026
The Rep has closed! This semester, within the School of Drama and School of Design & Production, we introduced a three show classical rotating repertory series. Our 10 person stage management team prepped, rehearsed, teched, and performed all while working in tandem with two other productions, and they helped build systems and schedules for the entire rehearsal process. Be sure to wish this incredible team a happy closing!
Present Laughter:
Calling Stage Manager: Kristen Wright
Assistant Stage Manager: Gavin Laxton
Tech Assistant Stage Manager: Timothy Duggins
Production Assistant: Reese Eaton
The Cherry Orchard:
Calling Stage Manager: KD Borden
Assistant Stage Manager: Timothy Duggins
Tech Assistant Stage Manager: Sophie Mainwaring
Production Assistant: Kenzie Stone
Troilus & Cressida:
Calling Stage Manager: Josephine D’Arcy
Assistant Stage Manager: Sophie Mainwaring
Tech Assistant Stage Manager: Gavin Laxton
Production Assistant: Damien Ellowitz
Production Stage Manager: Leo Morello
Scheduling Coordinators: Kristen Wright, Marissa Derrick, Molly McCarter
📷: Lance Halliday
03/20/2026
Happy Opening to our team at The Moors! Everyone wish them a great run!
Production Stage Manager: Arden Jakubovic
Assistant Stage Manager: Aissata Alou
Assistant Stage Manager: Joshua Givens
Production Assistant: Ellamay Ulman
Our campus is so beautiful in the spring! How are you spending your spring break?
🎥: Jordan Flint
03/04/2026
Take a closer look at the coolest Winter Dance Stage Managers ever 🕺☃️🩰🎶
Production Stage Manager: Jordan Flint
Assistant Stage Manager: Katie Karleskint
Assistant Stage Manager: Ki Agrawal
03/02/2026
Two shows, one weekend
This past week, both Winter Dance 2026 and Cyrano De Bergerac Opened and Closed their shows. Check out these mighty Stage Managers taking a giant weekend of performances!
Did someone say new stage management merch??
02/26/2026
Just Steve, Marissa, and Lauren hanging out this week as they kick off Spring Opera Scenes 2026! Their show goes up at the end of March!
Production Stage Manager: Marissa Derrick
Assistant Stage Manager: Ki Agrawal
02/23/2026
This week, our team at UNCSA Drama’s production of Cyrano De Bergerac has been in the depths of tech preparing for their first dress tomorrow! Take a look at some of the memories captured throughout the process so far, including their tape out.
Production Sage Manager: Trey Mazza
Assistant Stage Manager: Audrey Shepherd
Assistant Stage Manager: Abby Grivalsky
Production Assistant: Raymond Walker
02/19/2026
Our stage management team at Winter Dance ‘26 begins tech tonight! Take a glimpse at them preparing the stage for dancers before everyone is in space.
Production Stage Manager: Jordan Flint
Assistant Stage Manager: Katie Karleskint
Assistant Stage Manager: Ki Agrawal
02/11/2026
Happy Clopening to our team at this years Winter Opera, Idomeneo! This team has work tirelessly through condensed technical rehearsals and snow, but still put up a wonderful performance for one of UNCSA’s largest productions of the year. Congratulations!
Production Stage Manager: Aissata Alou
Assistant Stage Manager: Marissa Derick
Assistant Stage Manager: Eleanor Lavender