University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
CTVA 455 | Principles of Production Management
Academic year:

2022
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390

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27
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Introduction to Production Management Who is the Production Manager? • In charge of overallplanning and overseeing of a theatrical production (artistic, technical, and administrative) Some of the PM’s functions • budget deliberations • production scheduling • identifying rehearsal and performance venues • coordinating with producers to form a collaborative artistic, production, and technical team The scope of PM’s work involves processes in… • Preproduction • Production • Postproduction Theatre Organizational Chart and Designations Guide Questions • Why is it important for a theatre company to have an organizational structure? • How does a theatre company operate in terms of production, administration, and business aspects? IMPORTANT NOTE: • The organizational structure and hierarchy may vary from one institution to another. • It depends on the needs of the organization itself (a professional company may need more people, while a smaller, community-based collective may not) Theatre Designations Production/Administrative/ Business aspect Board of Directors - appointment of executive leadership - approves budget and oversees financial performance - strategizing for the organization General/ Company Manager - oversees day-to-day operations of the company - creates the budget of the entire company Production Manager - aspects of the production are completed within schedule and budget - negotiates artistic views with realistic budgetary situations - securing the rights of a script Marketing Director/Manag er - strategizing marketing plans - produces a comprehensive promotions plan - develops sponsorship partnerships Box Office Manager - tasked to handle ticketing matters Building Maintenance/ Administrato r - maintenance and safe operation of the theatre structure and equipment - implementation of all safety and emergency procedures in the theatre House Manager - makes sure that the audience has a pleasant experience at the theatre - has control of the front of the house up to the audience area during shows - manages the ushers - coordinates with the boxoffice manager Theatre Designations Artistic aspect Board of Directors - approves the lineup of plays and activities for the season Artistic Director - curating the repertoire for the season - conception and implementation of the company’s artistic vision - hires/appoints key artistic posts in the company Technical Director • responsible for the maintenance and operations of the technical assets of a company • oversees set construction and development of other technical aspect of the production Shop Masters - in-charge of wardrobe, props, electric, carpentry Director •actualization of the script • working with designers and members of the artistic team Designers - conceptualizes the vision of the director - draws a budget plan and negotiates it with the company manager Dramaturg fountain of knowledge in the production • • provides research to help the conceptualization of the director and the designers •Script doctor •Director’s devil’s advocate •Audience developer Stage Manager - assures the smooth operations of rehearsals - coordinates various departments of the artistic side to make sure tasks are delivered effectively and efficiently - makes sure that the show runs smoothly and orderly Actors - performs the characters in the script to an audience - collaborates with the artistic team in mounting the performance