The show must go on and it usually does, thanks to stage management professionals, From assisting the director in the rehearsal process, to calling scene changes and lighting cues during a performance, the stage manager is the essential team leader of any production. This program revolves around core stage management classes, practical projects and coursework, all of which solidify students' background in theatre history, theatre practices, theatre design, genres and theories. You ll also develop excellent communication and organizational skills through participation in class work and department productions.