THTRE130 — Stage Management
3.0 HR (TC) Prerequisite: THTRE 113 with a grade of C or better or department approval. The function of a stage manager is "[t]o make things run smoothly onstage and backstage before rehearsals begin, during rehearsals, during production, and after the production closes" (Stern, Stage Management, 2010). The stage manager is the nexus and conduit of all information relative and relevant to the production. In this course we will explore what makes an effective stage manager; how a stage manager fits in the hierarchy and function of a production; the many and varied duties of a stage manager; leadership techniques and methods of interpersonal leadership; organization, reporting, safety, and other skills necessary for an effective stage manager. Three lecture hours per week.