PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGEMENT
THEA. 225 SECTION 01 & 02 JOHNNIE FERRELL
T TH 10:30-12:20 FALL 2005 OFFICE: BRODIE 217A OFFICE HOURS: T TH 9:00 - 10:00 245-5844 243-5760
www.geneseo.edu/~ferrell ferrell@geneseo.edu
"The study of the techniques and equipment used in the coordination and operation of theatrical production...."
TEXT: THE ART AND CRAFT OF STAGE MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK
by Doris Schneider
FORMS PACKET (See Sundance Books)
CLASS ATTENDANCE: EXPECTED. As potential "managers" you should be able to budget your time.
INTENDED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course the successful student will be able to...
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gain a working knowledge of the principles of stage management in the areas of dance, musical theatre, and drama.
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analyze and create a prompt book based on the properties and objectives of stage management.
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apply basic stage management concepts of theatrical production to auditions, production meetings, rehearsals, performances, and post-production.
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experience first-hand the backstage operation of a performance in the area of stage management.
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appreciate the relationship of stage management with other areas within the theatre process.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION SCHEME:
COURSE GRADE IS BASED PRIMARILY ON THE FOLLOWING:
PRODUCTION CREW WORK & DOCUMENTATION 50%
CLASS DISCUSSIONS,REPORTS,
EXCERCISES, TESTS 30% PROMPT BOOK 20%
PROMPT BOOKS are due one week after close of each show.
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGEMENT FALL 2005 2
SUGGESTED READING:
STAGE MANAGEMENT(Lawrence Stern)*
THE STAGE MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK(Daniel A. Ionzzi)
STAGE MANAGEMENT AND THEATRE CRAFT(Hendrik Baker)
STAGE MANAGEMENT FORMS AND FORMATS(Barbara Dilker)*
STAGE MANAGER: THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Larry Fazio)*
BACKSTAGE FORMS(Paul Carter)*
ART AND SCIENCE OF STAGE MANAGEMENT(Peter Goffin)
THE STAGE MANAGER'S HANDBOOK(Bert Gruver)*
THEATRE MANAGEMENT IN AMERICA: PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE(Stephen Langley)
THE STAGING HANDBOOK(Francis Reid)
THE BACK STAGE GUIDE TO STAGE MANAGEMENT*
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGEMENT FALL 2005
AUG. 30 T INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE AND CREW SELECTION
PRE-PRODUCTION - RESEARCH, PLANNING & ORGANIZATION, AUDITIONS* pp. 1 - 26, Chapter 3, 7
REHEARSALS
SEPT. 1 TH REHEARSALS, BLOCKING pp. 26 - 30, Chapter 4, Appendix A, C,D
6 T REHEARSALS, BLOCKING pp. 26 - 30, Chapter 4, Appendix A, C,D
WORKSHEET AND EXCERCISE A, 133-134
APPENDIX B EXCERCISES, 223-224
8 TH REHEARSALS
WORKSHEET AND EXCERCISE B, 135-136
13 T TECHNICAL & DRESS REHEARSALS pp. 30 - 36
WORKSHEET AND EXCERCISE C, 137-138
15 TH TECHNICAL & DRESS REHEARSALS/PERFORMANCE pp. 36 – 40
20 T PERFORMANCE
22 TH PERFORMANCE
27 T PROCESS
29 TH DISCUSS TECH WEEK/CLOSING A SHOW/POST PRODUCTION
pp. 40 - 42
27 - 2 "American Daughter”
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGEMENT FALL 2005 3
OCT. 4 T PROCESS/MUSICAL THEATRE/FESTIVALS pp. 165 – 179
6 TH DANCE pp. 177 - 179
11 T FALL BREAK
13 TH MID-TERM TEST
18 T EXTENDED RUNS & TOURING SHOWS
20 TH PROCESS/STAGE COMBAT pp. 145 - 164
20 - 22 "Complete History of America" – Veg. Soup
21 Kaleidoscope
25 T STAGE COMBAT WORKSHEET, 161
27 TH INDUSTRIALS/THEATRICAL UNIONS
NOV. 1 T PROCESS/HI-TECH THEATRE(AUTOMATION)
3 TH PROCESS/DANCE
8 T PROCESS
9 - 13 "Cabaret"
10 TH PROCESS/DANCE
15 T PROCESS/GETTING A JOB pp. 197 - 213
17 TH GETTING A JOB
17 - 19 Musical Theatre Club Review
22 T PROCESS
23 - 27 THANKSGIVING BREAK
29 T PROCESS
DEC. 1 TH PROCESS
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGEMENT FALL 2005 4
DEC. 1 – 3 GENseng
2 – 3 Holiday Dinner
6 T PROCESS
8 TH PROCESS
9 - 11 "An Evening's Dances"
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FINAL EXAMINATION DEC. 20 TUESDAY 8 - 11 A.M.
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