Presentation Type
Presentation
Faculty Mentor’s Full Name
Amy Minto
Faculty Mentor’s Department
College of Business
Abstract / Artist's Statement
Successful management of the performing arts is a necessary supporting role to any production. This project focuses on the comparison of stage management techniques, procedures, and communication styles, of theatre and dance performance management. An accumulation of a year of production processes and two large shows, UM’s Dance in Concert 2019 and UM’s Spring Awakening, I have developed different techniques and information regarding dance versus theatre stage management. I am exploring the similarities and differences between these two types of productions and am educating the non-artistic community about the important, hidden role of a stage manager. As the stage manager, I am focused on the success of performance as well as the pre-production needs. Through film, script styles, and design I have discovered parallels and striking differences between dance management and theatre management. The outcome will be to educate artists and non-artists about the challenges, successes, and process of theatrical versus dance management. By developing a deeper understanding of the position of a performing arts manager, I am encouraging the public to place more value in the performing arts in today’s business centered world.
Category
Visual and Performing Arts (including Creative Writing)
Comparison of Stage Management Styles and Communication
Successful management of the performing arts is a necessary supporting role to any production. This project focuses on the comparison of stage management techniques, procedures, and communication styles, of theatre and dance performance management. An accumulation of a year of production processes and two large shows, UM’s Dance in Concert 2019 and UM’s Spring Awakening, I have developed different techniques and information regarding dance versus theatre stage management. I am exploring the similarities and differences between these two types of productions and am educating the non-artistic community about the important, hidden role of a stage manager. As the stage manager, I am focused on the success of performance as well as the pre-production needs. Through film, script styles, and design I have discovered parallels and striking differences between dance management and theatre management. The outcome will be to educate artists and non-artists about the challenges, successes, and process of theatrical versus dance management. By developing a deeper understanding of the position of a performing arts manager, I am encouraging the public to place more value in the performing arts in today’s business centered world.