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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Introduction to Stage Management
Course: THP265

First Term: 2010 Summer I
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   6 Period(s)   5.1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: The focus of this course is the role of the stage manager. Topics include all aspects of preparation and implementation of rehearsals and performances for the stage manager position.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Evaluate the principles and practices involved with stage management. (I)
2. Observe and assess the wide variety of roles the stage manager plays throughout the various phases of theatre production including pre-production, auditions, rehearsals, production and post-production. (I, II)
3. Critique the overall theatrical collaborative process. (I-VI)
4. Compose a complete prompt script from an assigned show. (III)
5. Perform the duties of a production assistant for a minimum of 20 hours. (II, III, IV)
6. Analyze the communication process between the different departments and individuals within the theatre infrastructure. (I, III, IV)
7. Summarize the Equity regulations for certain theatrical organizations. (IV)
8. Determine and evaluate the professional opportunities within the theatre arena. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Stage Manager Interactions
   A. Director
   B. Design Team
   C. Cast
II. Production Assistant
   A. Rehearsals
      1. Set up areas
      2. Strike areas
      3. Taping out floor plan
   B. Technical rehearsals
III. Prompt Script
   A. Blocking notation
   B. Lighting Cues
   C. Sound Cues
   D. Shift Cues
IV. Equity Guidelines
   A. Rehearsals
   B. Performances
V. Calling a show
VI. Roles of Stage Manager
   A. Play
   B. Musical
   C. Opera
   D. Events
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/8/2009

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