Theatrical Production Operations and Management

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) The objective of the course is to continue the training in technical production for theatre begun in THFM-2801(6) Production I with the introduction of management concepts. It may be taken alone or may be used as a complementary course to THFM-3801(6) Production II in order to optimally balance the theoretical and practical between the two. Students begin to examine the roles of the Technical Manager as they relate to performing arts production. Emphasis is placed on organizational skills such as scheduling, materials acquisition, and personnel and facilities management. Requisite Courses: THFM-2801 or THFM-2803 [prerequisite(s)].