Course Syllabus
THEA 230 – Theatre Management
KENN WHEELER kwheeler@eou.edu
Office: Loso Hall 104B Phone: 541-962-3318
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 – 11:00
Catalog description: This course explores theatrical management and producing in America. It provides historical background to shed light on current practice, describes the various methods now used to produce theatre, and explains managerial systems necessary for successful production.
Course requirements: Students are required to participate in classroom discussions and take notes on professor lectures. The students must also prepare assignments on various aspects of theatrical management.
Text: (Recommended) - Theatre Management and Production in America, 1st edition, by Stephen Langley
Materials: Notebook for taking notes. Access to computers for several course assignments.
Course Objectives:
Course Outcomes/Major assignments:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Course Calendar:
Week One: Discuss Syllabus.
Creating a community theatre.
Week Two: Choosing a “Dream Season”
Week Three: Choosing a “Dream Season”
Week Four: Budgeting for a “Dream Season”
Week Five: Operating a box office for the “Dream Season”
Week Six: POSSIBLY NO CLASS - ACTF
Week Seven: Preparing support materials for the “Dream Season”, ie. Programs,
Tickets, and Educational Packets.
Week Eight: Preparing support materials for the “Dream Season”, ie. Programs,
Tickets, and Educational Packets.
Week Nine: Promoting the “Dream Season”
Week Ten: Promoting the “Dream Season”
The FINAL: Tuesday, March 21, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Disclaimer: Class schedule/assignments may be altered during the course of the term as needed.
Means of assessment: Students knowledge of theatrical management and its responsibilities will be assessed by the following means:
Grading method: Attendance 100 pts.
“Dream Season” Assignment 100 pts.
Box Office Exercise 100 pts.
Press Release 100 pts.
Program Assignment 200 pts.
Ticket Assignment 100 pts.
Public Service Announcement 50 pts.
Commercial Copy Assignment 50 pts.
Ad Copy Assignment 100 pts.
TOTAL 1000 pts.
95% - 100% = A
91% - 95% = A-
87% - 91% = B+
83% - 87% = B
79% - 83% = B-
75% - 79% = C+
71% - 75% = C
67% - 71% = C-
63% - 67% = D+
60% - 63% = D
Below 60% = F
Attendance/Lateness Policy: Students are responsible for attending class every time that it is held. Absences will result in a loss of ten points. The only exception is mandatory university sponsored events and THEN, ONLY if I know in advance. Work due on a day that you miss will be accepted with a 10% deduction per each period it is late.
Statement of Academic Misconduct:
Eastern Oregon University places a high value upon the integrity of its student scholars. Any student found guilty of an act of academic misconduct (including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism or theft of an examination or supplies) may be subject to having his or her grade reduced in the course in question. It might also require your being placed on probation or suspended from the university, or being expelled from the university – or a combination of these. (Please see Section II of the 2002-2003 Student handbook and Planning Calendar: Campus Citizenship (Academic), p. 32ff: Campus Citizenship (Behavior), p41ff.)
If you have a documented disability or suspect that you have a learning problem and need reasonable accommodations, please contact Disability Services program in Loso Hall. Telephone: 962-3081.