In the last exciting episode of “an Intro to the Theatre…”
We left off studying a branch of theatre known as…???
List The jobs we discussed in the technical theatre branch… Director Set Designer Sound Designer Lighting Designer Costume Designer Tech Director
Theatre Management And now for the event You’ve all been waiting for…
What is management? Management The act or art of conducting or supervising a business
Management Responsibility Managers are in charge of handling all money matters for the theatre
What types of money matters??? Brainstorm all the financial matters that might happen in a theatre. From where does money come? Where does it go? How?
Who heads the management branch??? Producer The person who oversees the business details of a theatrical production
Producer’s Financial Responsibilities… 1.) Secure rights to present the play 2.) Raise money 3.) Hire directors, designers, actors, staff 4.) Arrange for the rental of the theatre
Producer’s responsibilities (Continued…) 5.) Operation of the box office 6.) Supervision of publicity 7.) Ticket sales 8.) Programs
House Manager Takes care of audience area and lobby Secures ushers and ticket takers Rings notification bell Notifies stage manager when the audience is inside or if a “hold” needs to occur
Box Office Manager Orders tickets Oversees people who sell the tickets (box office staff)
Publicity Publicity is the largest single cost when putting on a production
What types of publicity are used to promote a production??? Take a minute to write down some ideas!!!
Types of Publicity… Posters Leaflets Mailings Free ads Paid ads Radio Television Window displays Other creative ideas
What is the most cost- effective publicity??? Come see the play! Word of mouth!!!
Thank you for joining us in our journey through the 3 branches of theatre… Stay tuned for more exciting adventures like these!!!
In the last exciting episode of “an Intro to the Theatre…”
We left off studying a branch of theatre known as…???
List The jobs we discussed in the technical theatre branch… Director Set Designer Sound Designer Lighting Designer Costume Designer Tech Director
Theatre Management And now for the event You’ve all been waiting for…
What is management? Management The act or art of ________ ___________
Management Responsibility Managers are in charge of handling all ______________ for the theatre
What types of money matters??? Brainstorm all the financial matters that might happen in a theatre. From where does money come? Where does it go? How?
Who heads the management branch??? _______________ The person who oversees the _______________ of a theatrical production
Producer’s Financial Responsibilities… 1.) Secure ________ to present the play 2.) Raise _________ 3.) Hire ______________________ __________________________ 4.) Arrange for the ______ of the theatre
Producer’s responsibilities (Continued…) 5.) Operation of __________ 6.) Supervision of ________ 7.) ________ sales 8.) ________
House Manager Takes care of ________ & ______ Secures _________ & _________ Rings notification bell Notifies _____________ when the audience is inside or if a “_______” needs to occur
Box Office Manager Orders _____________ Oversees people who sell the tickets (box office staff)
Publicity Publicity is the _______________ _____ when putting on a production
What types of publicity are used to promote a production??? Take a minute to write down some ideas!!!
Types of Publicity… ______ _______ _____________ Other creative ideas?
What is the most cost- effective publicity??? Come see the play! ___________!!!
Thank you for joining us in our journey through the 3 branches of theatre… Stay tuned for more exciting adventures like these!!!