Stage Management and Production

Catalog description

A comprehensive examination of stage management for a broad range of theatre and entertainment events, examining the stage manager’s back- stage and front-of-house responsibilities from preproduction planning through postproduction. Students gain an understanding of the synergis- tic nature of production elements: direction, lighting, sound, sets, props, costumes, ticket offi ce, and front-of-house management. Course topics include auditions, event planning, master calendars and scheduling, pro- duction meetings, running effective rehearsals, preparing the space, tak- ing blocking notation, giving cues, making rehearsal reports, coordinating between director and division heads, preparing for rehearsals, running performances, and understanding human behavior as it relates to show production. The course includes a lab component consisting of show pro- duction assignments coordinated through the instructor. Junior standing required. For Arts Management majors only. (spring) 3713 Management of Nonpro fi t Arts Organizations 3 An introduction to the management of nonprofi t performing arts organi- zations from the perspective of the general manager. The course covers organizational structure, boards of directors, staffi ng, budgeting, fi nance, marketing, fund-raising, and operations. Junior standing required. Dance and Entertainment students only.