<p>Friend's D is interested in art, music and performance but is not interested in being an artist, musician, or performer. More of a "woman behind the curtain" type. I though Emerson might be a good match. Any suggestions about places with similar programs that prepare people for technical (not business) careers in the arts? State schools welcome.</p>
<p>Syracuse, or so I here (no firsthand knowledge). American has a respected graduate degree in arts management, and there is supposedly a lot of technical theater, with opportunities for undergrads to intern with theater companies in town.</p>
<p>You might want to post this question in the Arts majors forum. There may be folks there who know of programs for technical majors in the Arts.</p>
<p>How about Columbia College in Chicago? I don't know much first hand but they seem to have interesting programs.
Also, North Carolina School of the Arts has a good Design & Production department. I believe it's a state school. It has a good reputation and a lot of people seem to migrate to NY.</p>
<p>Most definitely the North Carolina School of the Arts... I'm a first-year film student there, and know many students majoring in theatre lighting, scene design, stage management, costuming, and so forth. Sounds like exactly what your friend's D wants to do.</p>
<p>Check out Elon as well. They have some great courses including costume design and production.</p>
<p>I know a friend's child who is in that very major - Performing Arts Management or Theater Management. They looked at Ithaca College in NY and Juniata College in PA. Both have very good programs. Good luck!</p>
<p>Do make sure that students who are not in the theatre programs have access to the courses and facilities and shows. Many schools have limited or alternative programs that are not as good for those who are not in performing arts majors. Ironically, you can have less of chance of participating in the arts at some schools that have top programs in those areas because the programs have strict gate keeping requirements.</p>
<p>I would think that going to Chicago, NY, or LA in a general liberal arts (take some finance courses) program, combined with internships, would be a great way to go.</p>