Stage and Production Management

GSA has been providing highly regarded professional training in stage and production management for over 40 years. Stage and Production Management graduates have gone on to work in all areas of the industry, both in the UK and around the world.

Career opportunities

• The University of Surrey will prepare students to assume managerial roles in the global creative industries, or to pursue further academic study, by developing knowledge and skills, agility, resourcefulness and resilience, enabling you to successfully launch your career.Upon graduation, you will be empowered to become multiskilled, confident and proactive professionals who are employable globally in the creative industries and beyond with the requisite skills, knowledge, and techniques to understand and shape their professions.You’ll then work on a wide variety of production projects across performance spaces within the University and at external venues. There will also be opportunities to take on senior production-critical roles as deputy stage manager, stage manager or production manager on our public productions, under the guidance of our experienced and industry-connected staff.You’ll also have the chance to complete an industry placement and your professional development planning will culminate in presenting your work through a graduate digital showcase.94 per cent of Guildford School of Acting postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).Most graduates move on to freelance careers in the theatre and entertainment industry, as stage or production managers.Recent employers include:
• National Theatre

• New Adventures

• Watermill Theatre

• Royal Caribbean Cruises

• Balich Worldwide Events

• Shanghai Opera

• Guildford Shakespeare Company.

Courses include:

• Productions & Placement

• Production And Project Management

• Technical Skills And Stagecraft

• Introduction To Stage And Production Management

• Professional Development

• Research Project