PFA 421 - Introduction to Performing Arts Administration and Management

Institution:

Adelphi University

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Description:

3 credits Open to non-majors—twice weekly. A blueprint for the management and production of theatre in all its various aspects. A complete nuts and bolts course that will be used in any performing arts management situation. Fully discussed are: fundamentals of theatrical producing (the idea, the manager for the idea, the performance space and the staff); methods (commercial New York, stock, resident, university and community theatre); business management (cost, cost control, box office and generating additional revenue); theatre and audience (community and press rela tions, publicity, advertising, promotion, audience engineering, and psychology).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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