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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
THAR 29L | Title:
THEATRE MGMT LAB |
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| Full Title:
Theatre Management Laboratory |
| Last Reviewed:5/11/2020 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
| Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 9.00 | | Contact DHR | 157.50 |
| | Contact Total | 9.00 | | Contact Total | 157.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
THAR 50L
Catalog Description:
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Practical experience in one or more areas of theatre management for public performances. Students apply and develop their managerial skills and knowledge within the context of a full Theatre Arts production.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in THAR 29 ( or THAR 50)
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Practical experience in one or more areas of theatre management for public performances. Students apply and develop their managerial skills and knowledge within the context of a full Theatre Arts production.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in THAR 29 ( or THAR 50)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:34 - 4 Enrollments Total
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 1987 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2021 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
Approval and Dates
| Version: | 04 | Course Created/Approved: | 2/26/1992 |
| Version Created: | 2/19/2020 | Course Last Modified: | 6/2/2024 |
| Submitter: | Leslie McCauley | Course Last Full Review: | 5/11/2020 |
| Version Status: | Approved Changed Course | Prereq Created/Approved: | 5/11/2020 |
| Version Status Date: | 5/11/2020 | Semester Last Taught: | Spring 2024 |
| Version Term Effective: | Fall 2021 | Term Inactive: | |
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Apply the organizational principles in one or more areas of theatre management
throughout the preparation and process of rehearsals and public performances.
2. Support the work of the production ensemble, collaborating and working
cooperatively within the theatre hierarchy.
3. Implement the essential skills, methods, and responsibilities required for an entry-level
stage management position in professional theatre.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Apply an understanding of management and organizational principles in one or more areas
of theatre management.
2. Exhibit an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of one or more management
positions: the stage manager, assistant stage manager, or the assistant house manager,
throughout the production process.
3. Demonstrate basic proficiency with stage management documentation, script notations,
calendars and reports.
4. Prioritize management tasks and responsibilities in an environment with multiple and
competing demands.
5. Implement the communication, social, psychological, emotional and ethical skill-set required
for working front-of-house or assisting in production duties for current SRJC Theatre Arts
productions.
Topics and Scope
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Students in this course will be assigned to one or more specific areas of theatre
management (stage management, assistant stage management, production
assistant, assistant house management) for a current SRJC Theatre Arts production.
I. The Working Relationship Between a Manager and the Production Ensemble
A. Artistic Director/Producer
B. Director
C. Technical director
D. Designers
E. Technicians
F. Actors
G. Box Office and front-of-house
H. Business and administration
I . Theatre management team
II. Theatre Professionalism, Communication, and Procedures
A. Theatre hierarchy, etiquette and protocol
B. Basic theatre terminology
C. Locations and use of facilities and resources
D. Managing time, health, and personal responsibilities with
production responsibilities
E. General safety and emergency procedures
III. Pre-Production Preparation
A. Getting acquainted with the production's requirements
1. The Artistic Director's vision
2. Director's concept
3. Design interpretations
B. Script and paperwork preparation
1. Reports
2. Schedules
3. New scripts and script revisions
4. Checklists
5. Special formatting and templates
C. Setting up lines of communication
1. Contact sheets
2. Distribution lists
3. Emails, voicemails, and meetings
4. Practical and virtual callboards
5. Confidentiality vs. sharing and disseminating information
D. Position Specific Responsibilities
1. Front-of-house:
i. Set-up of the lobby
ii. Concessions
iii. Audience warnings and special accommodations
iv. Audience and concession reports
v. Tracking tickets, programs and concessions
2. Stage Management:
i. Set-up of the rehearsal space
ii. Stage spiking
iii. Presets
iv. Tracking rehearsal props, costumes, blocking, scenery, etc.
v. Rehearsal and performance reports
vi. Updating daily calls and hotlines
3. Production Assistant: assisting with facility use, reports, and tracking
IV. Working During a Performance Situation
A. Production attire
B. Openings, pre-show and post-show events
C. Working calmly under stress
D. Handling others' nerves
E. Prioritizing and adapting
F. Staying focused and alert
G. Handling the unexpected
H. Emergencies and disasters
I. Maintaining the show and performance reports
Repeating students will:
1. Develop higher proficiency in each of the position-specific techniques listed
above, either in the same position and/or other related positions.
2. Apply techniques to different plays each semester.
Assignments:
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Complete all responsibilities for one or more management positions for one or
more current SRJC Theatre Arts productions during the semester. The student will:
1. Attend all scheduled orientations, company and production meetings,
rehearsals, strikes, and performances that the student is assigned to attend
by position.
2. Adhere to the following standards of professionalism:
a. Maintain an amicable and supportive attitude when interacting with
other members of the production ensemble and/or patrons.
b. Work calmly and respectfully while problem-solving in a tension fueled
environment and/or dealing with the unexpected situation.
c. Respectfully follow instructions in the preparation of the position
and maintain that direction in performance.
d. Perform assigned position in a conscientious and dedicated manner.
e. Maintain good health and safety practices throughout the
construction, rehearsal and performance process.
3. Provide and wear required attire for rehearsals and performances.
4. Read the script and supporting documentation for each assigned production.
5. Complete all position specific responsibilities such as: preparing and formatting
the script, writing rehearsal and/or performance reports, schedules, calendars, etc.
6. Prepare facilities as required for specific rehearsals and/or performances.
7. Generate, organize, and revise position-specific communication tools.
a. Contact sheets
b. Distribution lists
c. Emails, voicemails, hotlines, and meetings
d. Practical and virtual callboards
Repeating students will:
1. Develop higher proficiency in each of the position-specific skills listed above,
either in the same management position to a more complex production and
performance schedule or other related management positions.
2. Apply skills and techniques to different plays each semester.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
10 - 20% |
| Rehearsal and Performance Reports | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
40 - 50% |
| Position Required Responsibilities | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
30 - 40% |
| Attendance; Professionalism; Communication and organizational tools | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Script(s) for selected productions.
Instructor prepared materials
OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS
| Student Preparation |
| Matric Assessment Required: | X | Exempt From Assessment |
| Prerequisites-generate description: | NP | No Prerequisite |
| Advisories-generate description: | A | Auto-Generated Text |
| Prereq-provisional: | N | NO |
| Prereq/coreq-registration check: | N | No Prerequisite Rules Exist |
| Requires instructor signature: | N | Instructor's Signature Not Required |
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| BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY |
| Method of instruction: | 04 | Laboratory |
| Area department: | THART | Theatre Arts & Fashion |
| Division: | 72 | Arts & Humanities |
| Special topic course: | N | Not a Special Topic Course |
| Program Status: | 1 | Certificate Applicable Course |
| Repeatability: | 34 | 4 Enrollments Total |
| Repeat group id: | | |
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| SCHEDULING |
| Audit allowed: | N | Not Auditable |
| Open entry/exit: | N | Not Open Entry/Open Exit |
| Credit by Exam: | N | Credit by examination not allowed |
| Budget code: Program: | 0000 | Unrestricted |
| Budget code: Activity: | 1007 | Theatre Arts |
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| OTHER CODES |
| Disciplines: | Drama/Theater Arts
OR
Stagecraft |
| Basic Skills: | N | Not a Basic Skills Course |
| Level below transfer: | Y | Not Applicable |
| CVU/CVC status: | N | Not Distance Ed |
| Distance Ed Approved: | N | |
| Emergency Distance Ed Approved: | Y | Fully Online
Partially Online
Online with flexible in-person activities
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| Credit for Prior Learning: | N | Agency Exam |
| N | CBE |
| N | Industry Credentials |
| N | Portfolio |
| Non-credit category: | Y | Not Applicable, Credit Course |
| Classification: | Y | Career-Technical Education |
| SAM classification: | C | Clearly Occupational |
| TOP code: | 1006.00 | Technical Theater |
| Work-based learning: | N | Does Not Include Work-Based Learning |
| DSPS course: | N | NO |
| In-service: | N | Not an in-Service Course |
| Lab Tier: | 21 | Credit Lab - Tier 1 |
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