THTR 1020 Chapter : Putting It Together
Document Summary
Theatres in the us are organized by: amateur, professional, profit, non profit. Profit: money raised from producers, return on investment, profit is made. Non profit: run by board of directors, profit goes back into the organizations. Department chairs, managing or artistic directors may also be producers. Judging the commercial viability of a play. Board of directors: responsible for fundraising and planning. Artistic director: hires staff, decides which plays to produce. Managing director: responsible for budgets and publicity. Holding the show together emotionally, practically, and technically. Liaison between director, all other members of the production team. The stage manager holds a prompt book with blocking and cues for light and sound effects, costume changes during a performance. Recognizing when artistic discoveries require design changes. Stage manager communicates with actors, designers, technical staff. The stage manager takes over the show on opening night. Making sure production elements stay the same. Properties: objects used by actors, objects that dress the set.
