TH 1601
Stage Management

Ed Endazhi-gikinoo'amaading 20

MWF 4:00-5:15 PM

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mharvey@d.umn.edu
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Annie Zwack
zwack014@d.umn.edu

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will identify the various responsibilities of theatrical stage managers.
2. Students will develop effective stage management techniques.
3. Students will know how to utilize proper stage management procedures for UMD Theatre and other theatre organizations.

Text:

UMD Theatre Stage Management Handbook

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.
Kelly, Thomas A. The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management, 2009.
Kineman, Laurie. The Stage Manager's Toolkit Templates and Communication Techniques to Guide Your Theatre Production from First Meeting to Final Performance. Waltham, Massachusetts: Focal Press, 2013.
Roth, Emily, Jonathan Allender-Zivic, and Katy McGlaughlin. Stage Management Basics A Primer for Performing Arts Stage Managers. New York: Routledge, 2017
Salzberg, Jeffrey E. Stage Management <http://www.jeffsalzberg.com/materials-stage-management-101.php>
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're late, please 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%
Stage Management Interview 20%
Stage Management Software Presentation 20%
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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