12/30/2024 8:28:11 AM	THAR 29L Course Outline as of Fall 2021	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 29L	Title:  THEATRE MGMT LAB
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
		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:

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:

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:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1987	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2021	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

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:

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

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:

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:

Script(s) for selected productions.

 

Instructor prepared materials

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