| Office: Office Hours: Email: |
MPAC 149 MWF 2:00-3:00 PM mharvey@d.umn.edu 218-726-8776 |
| Teaching Assistant: |
Jessica Spivey spiv0021@d.umn.edu 763-350-9101 |
Course Objectives:
1. To identify the various responsibilities of theatrical stage managers.
2. To develop effective stage management techniques.
3. To learn proper stage management procedures for UMD Theatre and other theatre organizations.
Text:
Kelly, Thomas A. The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management, 2nd Ed. New York:Back Stage Books, 1999.
Suggested References:
- Carter, Paul. Backstage Forms. Shelter Island, New York: Broadway Press, 1990.
- Gruver, Bert. The Stage Management Handbook. New York: Drama Book Publishers, 1972.
Ionazzi, Daniel A. The Stage Management Handbook . Crozet, VA: Betterway Books , 1992.
Salzberg, Jeffrey E. Stage Management http://www.jeffsalzberg.com/stgmgmnt.htm- Stern, Lawrence. Stage Management, 6th Edition. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, Inc., 1988.
- Stage Management Home Page: http://www.d.umn.edu/~mharvey/websitestagemanagement.html
Class Expectations:
Attendance: Role will be taken at the beginning of class each time the group meets. If you are late, you must meet with the instructor immediately after class in order to be counted present. More than five absences will result in the lowering of the final grade.
Grading Break Down
Midterm Exam 20% Final Exam 20% Group Project - Spiking a Set 10% Stage Management Interview 15% Stage Management Software Presentation 15% Production Book Presentation 20% Total 100% Note: Individuals who have a disability, either temporary or permanent, which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the quarter. Adaptations of methods, materials or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.
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