APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM

Applications for our 2026 season will open in Fall of 2025. Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates.

We are accepting applicants with two focuses to choose from:

GENERAL / COMPANY MANAGEMENT and STAGE MANAGEMENT

This program is open to individuals who are seriously interested in careers in stage, company, or general management within the theatre industry. We highly encourage applicants to do some research into what each of these jobs entails before applying for the program.
Must either have recently graduated from college/university, be a matriculating college junior or senior or be a mid-career transitioning professional.
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
This is not a program geared toward graduate students.
This is NOT a program for actors, designers, directors, or other creative theatre-makers. Though we welcome multi-hyphenates and understand that no individual is one dimensional, we will prioritize folks who have a clear and demonstrated interest in a career as a General Manager, Company Manager, or Stage Manager.
Must be available for the below dates:
- 3-4 virtual sessions (dates TBD) ahead of the In-Person Week
- One week In Person in New York City: Dates TBA

Personal Statement: In a single page, share an experience that shaped your career path in theatre and explain what drew you to this specific program. Be sure to elaborate on your career goals and which BTSD track you are interested in (general management or stage management).

EDI Statement: In a single page, please answer one of the following prompts. Please note which prompt you will be answering at the top of your response:
- PROMPT 1 - ?
- Whether you have direct management experience or not, think about environments where you have felt included or excluded. Share your experience. How would you create an inclusive environment for a cast and crew as a stage manager or company manager? Provide specific strategies and actions you would take.

Contact information for Two (2) Professional or Academic References that can speak to your work ethic and career aspirations
- Examples include college professors, intern directors, job supervisors, guidance counselors.
- Should not include personal references, such as family members, classmates, roommates, etc