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Stage Management Certificate (Undergraduate)

Stage Management Undergraduate certificate

Study all aspects of theater production including stage managing, backstage working, sound and lighting with the Stage Management Undergraduate certificate in Temple’s School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. You’ll learn how successful live theater productions are managed, from page to stage. This undergraduate certificate is open to all students enrolled at Temple.

The curriculum is tailored to give students opportunities to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of backstage theater, offering experiential learning both in the classroom and working on productions. 

Through the four-course, 12-credit certificate program, you can become involved in campus productions for academic credit. You’ll develop applicable creative, collaboration, leadership, presentation and public-speaking skills, preparing you for the professional world.

Classes & Curriculum

Required courses in the certificate program include

  • Special Topics in Stage Management,
  • Stage Management,
  • Theater Management and
  • Welcome Backstage.

Learn more about coursework for the Stage Management Undergraduate certificate.

    The stage crew standing in a group together.

    Tuition & Fees

    The tuition for this Certificate Program is based on school or college of your major, program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website. You can also view the 2025–2026 tuition rates.

    Our Academic Advisors

    The School of Theater, Film and Media Arts academic advisors will help you chart your course through your academic program. 

    Sachiko Nakazato is the academic advisor for the undergraduate certificate in Stage Management.
    Phone: 215-204-3437
    Email

    Leanna Arnold is the senior academic advisor for the Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts.
    Phone: 215-204-2227
    Email:

    Program Contact

    Matthew Miller is the faculty contact and head of Theater Education & Stage Management. 
    Phone: 215-204-4263
    Email:

    Accreditation

    The Theater Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre as well as a member of the University Resident Theatre Association.

    Additional Program Information