Aims
This module addresses itself specifically to students with a prior knowledge of directing and of the working of a theatre company. It focuses on the specific problems of leading a company as Artistic Director and draws jointly on the expertise of the East 15 Acting School team and specialist trainers.
Syllabus
Problems of budgeting, accounting and cash flow monitoring
Dealing with the team, the relationship between Chief Executive , Artistic Director, Administrator and Heads of Departments
Dealing with the Board of Directors of a company
Problems of contracting, standard union contracts and others, artists, technicians and support staff contracts
Devising and implementing policy
Planning a season
Marketing and publicity
Relationship with target audiences, building links in the community
Relationships with Arts Councils and other funding bodies
The module culminates in a formal season presentation for the other members of the module. The written version of this, modified by group feedback, is the main element of the directors logbook.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of and ability to demonstrate
Roles and functions of all participants responsible for creating theatre
Methods of production planning and preparations
Synthesis of diverse sources of knowledge
Group working skills
Production planning
Oral and visual presentation of ideas
Appropriate research methods
This module addresses itself specifically to students with a prior knowledge of directing and of the working of a theatre company. It focuses on the specific problems of leading a company as Artistic Director and draws jointly on the expertise of the East 15 Acting School team and specialist trainers.
Syllabus
Problems of budgeting, accounting and cash flow monitoring
Dealing with the team, the relationship between Chief Executive , Artistic Director, Administrator and Heads of Departments
Dealing with the Board of Directors of a company
Problems of contracting, standard union contracts and others, artists, technicians and support staff contracts
Devising and implementing policy
Planning a season
Marketing and publicity
Relationship with target audiences, building links in the community
Relationships with Arts Councils and other funding bodies
The module culminates in a formal season presentation for the other members of the module. The written version of this, modified by group feedback, is the main element of the directors logbook.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of and ability to demonstrate
Roles and functions of all participants responsible for creating theatre
Methods of production planning and preparations
Synthesis of diverse sources of knowledge
Group working skills
Production planning
Oral and visual presentation of ideas
Appropriate research methods