5/6/2024 5:28:19 AM	THAR 25.3 Course Outline as of Fall 2005	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 25.3	Title:  PRODUCTION HOUSE STAFF
Full Title:  Production Lab: House Staff
Last Reviewed:4/23/2018

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	.25	Lab Scheduled	0		17 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: 
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Catalog Description:

Practical experience as a member of the house staff for public theatre performances. Students will complete crewing responsibilities during final rehearsals and performances for one to two Theatre Arts productions during the semester.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of THAR 2 ( or THAR 301 or THAR 2)

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Practical experience as a member of the house staff for public theatre performances. Students will complete crewing responsibilities during final rehearsals and performances for one to two Theatre Arts productions during the semester.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of THAR 2 ( or THAR 301 or THAR 2)
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:	Fall 2005	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2005	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: THTR 192	Technical Theatre in Production	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): THAR25 OR THAR25.1 OR THAR25.2 OR THAR25.3 OR THAR25.4 OR THAR25.5

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate the professional responsibilities of a house staff member

   associated with the preparation and performance of a theatrical

   production before a paying public audience.

2.  Prioritize tasks in an environment with multiple and competing

   demands.

3.  Demonstrate an understanding of the production process, from script to

   performance, and utilize basic theatre terminology within the process.

4.  Recognize and exhibit the discipline of backstage protocol.

5.  Adhere to the communication hierarchy of the theatre structure.

6.  Support the work of the rest of a production ensemble, working

   cooperatively within a team structure.

7.  Interpret and fulfill instructions accurately, working calmly under

   pressure.

8.  Quickly assess situations and adapt accordingly within production and

   performance environments.

Students repeating the course will be preparing and performing house staff

responsibilities in conjunction with entirely different theatrical

productions.  Repeating students will be:

   - Working with different directorial and managerial styles, as well as

     production processes.

   - Participating in the presentation of different theatrical works,

     supporting different artistic visions by maintaining the desired

     front-of-house environment as a member of the house staff.

   - Gaining greater proficiency in public relations, improving

     house staff skills while interacting with diverse audiences.

Topics and Scope

Students in this course will be assigned to the house crew of one to two

productions.  Topics will vary, depending on the needs of the individual

productions.  The following topics will be covered for all productions:

I.   Working With the Production Ensemble

    A. Director

    B. Technical director

    C. Stage management

    D. Designers

    E. Technicians

    F. Actors

    G. Front of house

    F. Business and administration

II.  Theatre Professionalism, Communication, and Procedures

    A. Theatre etiquette and protocol

    B. Basic theatre terminology

    C. Locations of facilities and resources

    D. Theatrical hierarchy

    E. Production framework

       1.  Schedule

       2.  Types of rehearsals

    F. Managing time, health, and personal responsibilities

III.  About the Productions(s)

    A. The script's historical context and style

    B. Director's concept

    C. Costume designs

    D. Other design interpretations

IV.  House Crew Responsibilities

    A. Learning the job

       1. Interpreting instructions

       2. Dividing responsibilities

       3. Supervising staff

         a. House manager

         b. Box office manager

         c. Publicity coordinator

       4. Safety and emergency procedures

       5. Basic tools and equipment

       6. Seating configurations

         a. National standards

         b. Continental vs American

         c. Arena, thrust, alley/stadium, etc.

         d. General vs assigned seating

    B. Position responsibilities

       1. Concessions

       2. Ushering

       3. Box office

       4. Publicity/lobby display

    C. Working with the public

    D. Resource management

    E. Special production demands

V. Working During a Performance Situation

    A. Professional attire

    B. Working during a show

       1. Answering questions

       2. Audience special needs

       3. Working in the dark

       4. Timing and communication

       5. Handling money

    C. Emergency procedures

    D. Working calmly under stress

    E. Handling others' nerves

    F. Prioritizing and adapting

    G. Staying focused and alert

    H. Handling the unexpected

Assignments:

1.  Complete all house crew responsibilities for the Preview and

   performances for one to two productions during the semester.

   a. Participate in pre-show preparation process before each

      performance.

   b. Perform assigned responsibilities during each performance.

   c. Participate in post-show preparation process after each

      performance.

2.  Attend all scheduled rehearsals, performances, and/or strikes to which

   the student is called:

   a. Attend the introductory THAR 25 Series meeting (held the second

      Tuesday of each semester).

   b. Attend full company presentations prior to each production's Tech

      Week (for all students in THAR 25/THAR 11 Series assigned to show).

   c. Become familiar with each production by watching an on-stage run-

      through, prior to the formal start of position responsibilities.

   d. Communicate all potential schedule conflicts prior to finalizing

      position assignments with instructor. Conflicts submitted late may

      be turned down by the instructor or may result in removal from the

      production/class.

   e. Respond promptly and dependably to all calls.

3.  Adhere to the standards of professionalism:

   a. Maintain an amiable and supportive attitude when interacting with

      the public, as well as other members of the production ensemble.

   b. Respectfully follow instructions in the preparation of the position

      and maintain that direction in performance.

   c. Perform assigned position in a conscientious and dedicated manner.

   d. Follow the terms of the House Staff Contract and course syllabus.

   e. Maintain good health and safety practices throughout the rehearsal

      and performance process.

4.  Provide and wear required attire for performances. House staff wear

   black dress slacks or skirts, and white shirts.

5.  Read the script for each assigned production.

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 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
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 60 - 80%
Class performances, Field work
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 20 - 40%
Professionalism

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Script(s) for selected productions.

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