Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Class lectures, discussion, and conversations with management guests from Syracuse Stage, Department of Drama and other professional and diverse cultural organizations from Central New York and across the country.

Production processes of Syracuse Stage/Department of Drama, with particular focus on two productions occurring during the semester. Includes conversations with key members of creative teams, live observation of components of the production process, and lecture/discussion. 

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Combined classroom and practicum investigation of the stage management system. Student will be assigned as an assistant stage manager on an SU Drama production while discussing the elements of stage management in the classroom.

Practical application of core stage management skills( including blocking, prompting, calling technical cues, organizing scene changes, running technical rehearsals, scheduling and personnel management) are exercised using actual production scenarios in a laboratory setting.

Participation in a discipline or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing. Permission in advance of assigned instructor, dept. chair or dean.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exploration of techniques used by stage manager in rehearsal process. Topics include technical script analysis, blocking, prompting, scheduling, and effective use of assistants.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Opportunities to apply the skills and techniques of theater management in a practical application. Students will pursue specific goals using management projects and/or internships during the semester. Guests are invited to the class from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds.

History of management in American theater. Management aspects of community theater, regional theater, summer stock, New York commercial theater, educational theater and theater serving diverse populations.

The creation of a detailed budget of a theatrical season including all income and expenses as well as a review of employee policies within the field, adhering to rules of theatrical unions based on collective bargaining agreements and Federal, state, and local laws.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exploration of techniques used by stage managers in the performance process. Topics include running technical and dress rehearsals, calling shows, managing and maintaining performances.

Assigned work as a stage manager for Drama Department production. Exploration of all aspects of stage management in actual production.

Communication and collaboration to meet the needs of diverse groups in specific theatrical production scenarios.

Exploration of stage management techniques used specifically in touring theatrical productions.

Participation in a discipline or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing. Permission in advance of assigned instructor, dept. chair or dean.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

The role of the production manager in the process of producing a theatrical season and administering a production department.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.