U2 L3: Overview Of Production Managers In Performing Arts Flashcards
What are the responsibilities of a Producer/Production Manager in THEATER?
- creating/maintaining budget
- work with director to search and hire production crew
- set schedule for rehearsals
- acquire rights to use a play
What is copyright?
- protection from federal laws that specify the rights of creators
- grants control of reproduction, distribution, performance, or display of a work
What does copyright apply to?
all works created since 1978
What does the United States Copyright Office state regarding copyright?
- original work is automatically copyrighted when it is created
- important for artists to register their work as outlined in copyright laws of their country
What happens when an artist registers their work for copyright?
- becomes public record
- receive certification of the copyright
- helpful in legal cases
What is public domain?
- work that is not copyrighted or has expired
- available for public use without permission
How should a THEATER Producer handle copyright?
- although Shakespeare plays are public domain
- they should check if an EDITION of a play is copyrighted
- regardless of who is performing (commercial theater, high school etc.) they must get permission
What SKLLS/KNOWLEDGE should a THEATER Producer have?
- Directing
- Acting
- Set and Costume Design
- Lighting techniques
- Stage management
- creating/maintaining budgets
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What type of a degree should a THEATER Producer/Production Manager have?
- 4 year degree
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in production management
What QUALITIES should a THEATER Producer/Production Manager develop?
- creativity
- communication
- leadership
- management skills
What does The National Association of Schools for Theater list?
- 182 colleges/universities
- with undergrad and graduate programs in performing arts
How can one become a THEATER Producer/Production Manager without a 4-year degree?
- working many years in the profession
- developing relationships in the business
- internships
What is The Bureau of Labor Statistics prediction of growth between 2012 and 2022 for producers and directors, entertainers, and all workers?
Producers and Directors- 3%
Entertainers, Performers, related workers- 8%
All workers- 11%
What is usually required when securing permission to use a copyrighted work?
fee paid to the owner of the work
What are the responsibilities of a Producer/Production Manager in DANCE?
- same as theater producers
- When touring they find venues and sets up tour schedules
