Theatre Management – majors get hands on training working with marketing, promotion, and administrative aspects of the theatre. Management majors also learn how to run a show with training in stage management.

B.A. Program – Theatre Management Option

Core Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hours

• THTR    1113    Introduction to Theatre
• THTR    1133    Introduction to Technical Theatre
• THTR    1213    Introduction to Acting
• THTR    3523    History of Theatre to 1700
• THTR    3623    History of  Theatre: 1700 to Present
• THTR    2203   Movement for the Theatre Artist

Theatre Management . . . . . . . . . 22 Hours

• COMM 3773 Advertising Copywriting and Design
• COMM 3883 Organizational Communication
• MKT 3233 Principles of Marketing
• MKT 3533 Principles of Advertising
• THTR 3333 Stage Management
• THTR 3783 Theatre Publicity and Promotion
• THTR 4313 Theatre Administration and Management
• THTR 4980 Seminar (one hour)

It is also recommended that students take the following courses:

• ACCT 2103 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
• MNGT 1133 Introduction to Business

Courses in communication, art and marketing, as advised by faculty and approved by the Director of Theatre, can also fulfill this requirement.

Audition Requirements for Arts Management

Arts Management
Promotions and/or Management Portfolio (stage manager, box office, PR, ad sales, etc.)
Headshot/Resume (if available)
Interview

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