THTR 3325 Theatre Management

This class is an introduction to theatrical management and production, with an emphasis on practices and leadership. No prior knowledge of management is necessary for the successful completion of this class. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of theatrical management while utilizing hands-on experience within the three performance spaces (Mainstage Theatre, the Black Box Theatre, and Arrendale Amphitheater). The course will include a variety of learning and teaching techniques including lecture, readings, and in-class activities.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

THTR 2205 and THTR 2210

Typically Offered

Demorest campus: spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Describe the administrative structure and managerial positions of a non-profit theatre, charting how artists, administrators, and board members relate to one another to accomplish various organizational and artistic goals.
2. Research and analyze common non-profit financial strategies for best practice and formulate a series of revenue-generating opportunities for performing arts organizations.
3. Define and assess the management decisions necessary for an organization’s on-going financial and artistic health.
4. Analyze marketing and public relations efforts as they relate to theatre organizations and create a strategic and tactical marketing and public relations plan for a theatre production.
5. Appraise and debate fundraising efforts as they relate to non-profit theatre organizations.
6. Create, present and justify a viable management theory through the creation of a non-profit theatre company, from mission statement to production.