DR 336 Stage Management

This course is a production class focusing on the art of the stage, production, and arts management, focusing on theatre, touring productions, and special event venues. Various fundamental arts management techniques and practices through advanced arts management with a focus in promotions and marketing will be discussed as students work to conceptually manage the production and business aspects of a theatre production through scheduling, hiring, safety evaluations, communication skills, reports and contract samples, and utilization of riders. Students will have the opportunity to learn and reinforce their knowledge of front of production management, to develop their stage and management vocabulary skills and techniques, and to work on the collaborative process of theater production marketing. This course will culminate with students presenting a stage management plan or Binder that represents a thorough analysis and preparation to manage a production from behind the scenes.

Credits

3