Advanced study of the principles and practice of designing scenery for the theatre. A study of the historical development of Western minor arts and the ramifications of reproducing them for the theatre. Practicum in theatre management procedures and business of the theater involving box office, audience development, research, publicity, operational and contract procedures in regard to artists, technicians, managers and producers. Students actively engage in management areas of PlayMakers Repertory Company and productions of the Department of Dramatic Art. Arts Management issues taught through analysis of case studies.
Course includes management theories, organizational structures, and current issues.
A minimum of 15 hours per week is required during the rehearsal period and a faculty evaluation at the close of the production. Permission of the Head of Undergraduate Studies required. May be repeated for credit. Individual programs or internship in acting, directing, design, management, and playwriting under the guidance of professional practitioners in conjunction with PlayMakers Repertory Company or other professional theatre organizations. Open only to advanced students with permission of the department chairman required.