Technical Management for the Performing Arts

Contents

List of Figures

Acknowledgments

Preface

Part One Introduction

1 Meet the Manager & the Triangle

Part Two Foundations

2 Roles

3 Authority

4 Personnel

5 Communication

6 Specialized Communication

7 Professional Practices & Resources

8 Employment

Part Three Strategies

9 Planning & Scheduling

10 Analysis & Problem Solving

11 Budgets & Quality Control

12 Putting It All Together

Part Four Wrap Up

13 Looking Back as We Look Forward

Appendix

i. Technical Production Guidelines

ii. Blueprint of a Production

iii. Sample Student Job Descriptions

iv. Scene Studio Safety Form

v. Scenic Studio Safety Agreement

vi. Labor Estimation Guidelines

vii. USITT Guideline for a Standard Technical Information Package

viii. Production Crew Evaluation Form

Index ...