THTR 491 Theatre Organization & Administration
Class Time: Monday 3:00 – 5:50
Class Location: KAP 159
# Units: 4
Semester: Fall 2008
Adj. Professor: Corbett Barklie
Office: (213) 273-8500
Email:
Office Hours: By Appointment
Course Description
This course will examine the components of theatre as an organization and the practices and procedures of theatre administration, including vision, structure, Board of Directors, personnel, fundraising, marketing, publicity, budgets, financial management, strategic planning, and contracts.
TEXT
Theatre Management and Production in America, most recent edition, by Stephen Langley.
GRADING
Attendance and Participation 40%
Mid Term 20%
Final Exam 40%
Special Note: Three late appearances in class will constitute an absence.
CLASS OUTLINE
Session 1 – August 25
Introductions
Review syllabus
Types of theater organizations
What is infrastructure?
How is infrastructure relevant to artistic product?
Week Two – Memorial Day Holiday
Session 2 – September 8
Administrative Models
Non-Profit:
Organized Collectives
Theater Corporations
Institutions
For Profit
Commerical Ventures
Community Theatre
Session 3 – September 15
The role of a Board of Directors – Non-profit
- Creating a Board
- Managing a Board
The Role of a Board of Directors - Commercial
Session 4 – September 22
Staffing & Human Relations
Volunteer Organizations
- Development
- Management
Session 5 – September 29
Fundraising
- Grants
- Events
- Individuals
Investors
Session 6 – October 6
Politics & Theatre
- Advocacy
- Relationships
Session 7 – October 13
Jessica Hanna, Managing Director – Bootleg Theater
- Practical Information
Session 8 – October 20
MID TERM – Take Home
Earned Income – Non-profit
- Revenue Generation
- Box Office Management
- Social Enterprises
Earned Income - Commercial
Session 9 – October 27
Financial Management
- Budgeting
Session 10 – November 3
Press & Media Relations
Community Relations
Session 11 – November 10
Marketing
Audience Development
Session 12 – November 17
Strategic Planning
Session 13 – November 24
Contracts & Negotiations
Session 14 – December 1
Case Studies
FINALS
Theatre Organization & Administration
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