TDT 321 Stage Management

Students will explore the theory, best practices, and the tools of stage management. Students will create organizational documents including a prompt book and production calendar; prepare for and run the audition, rehearsal, and performance process; generate and adapt forms for record keeping. Students will examine management and organizational methods; explore conflict resolution; learn collaboration techniques to support performers, designers and technicians. Students will analyze and communicate a dramatic text from a stage manager’s perspective.

Credits

4 sh

Prerequisite

TDT 210 teaches vocabulary, job structure and procedures that are expanded upon in this course.

Course Types

Lecture/Lab

Offered

• Fall

1. Students will have a basic knowledge of blocking notation.
2. Students will understand how to organize a prompt book.
3. Students will develop the process of “calling” a show.
4. Students will have a deeper understanding of the Stage Manager’s duties and responsibilities.
5. Students will gain a stronger command of conflict resolution.