Production Management

Catalog description

Production managers bridge the gap between artistic and logistic elements of production. Production managers must be problem solvers, big picture thinkers, and well- versed in all aspects of theatre—blending technical, artistic, and managerial skills. This course will be a study of theatre management, with an emphasis on real-world applications to production-management concepts. Students will develop an understanding of the relationships among the creative, administrative, and production departments of a theatre company and how these function collectively to achieve common organizational and artistic goals. Through project-based activities, students will develop a working knowledge of the artistic and managerial elements of a theatre company and how these function together to deliver a cohesive season. Students will engage in dialogue with innovators in the field and analyze real-world applications of production-management concepts. A theatre- management practicum will be embedded in the course curriculum—all students will be assigned as a student production manager for an SLC Theatre production. Stage Management