May 02, 2026

Archived-Elmira College Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 Academic Year

Archived-Elmira College Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 Academic Year [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

THE 3090 - THEATER MANAGEMENT

credits: 0.0
This course serves as an introduction to the business of managing a theatre. Both theoretical and practical approaches are examined. Not for profit and for profit theatre management problems are examined. Topics covered include: planning, promoting, and funding (including grant proposal writing) a theatrical season, and determining the identity of the theatre. A number of practical projects aid the student in exploring these and other topics. Several field trips are planned. Method of Instruction: Lecture and written, researched, assigned management projects. Method of Evaluation: Class participation, assigned projects (four-six), mid-term exam, and a final project.