A survey of the development of theatre from the ancient Greeks to the 17th century. The focus is on the production of theatre in its historical and social context, but we shall also study representative plays. Theatre 245 and permission of instructor. May be elected for a total of 4 credits. Seminar class covers methods of stage management including rehearsal and performance coordination, prompt book preparation, record keeping, and director, cast, and crew relationships.
Evaluation is based on execution of assigned stage management duties.
Performing Arts Management. Permission of instructor. Management of the Performing Arts is a broad survey course designed to introduce students to the administrative operations carried on by arts companies, and to teach some elementary techniques for effectively managing these companies. By use of the case method, students make managerial decisions presented in scenarios from a wide range of arts organizations, including symphonies, theatres, dance companies, and opera companies. This course is useful to future performers for understanding the environment in which they will seek employment, and why their prospective employers make the decisions they do.