Introduction to Production Visual & Performing Arts Coursework

The purpose of this project is to find out how an existing theater, dance, ballet or opera company came into
existence, how it is organized, and how it is staffed.

Introduction to Production Project 1 PURPOSE The purpose of this project is to find out how an existing theater, dance, ballet or opera company came into existence, how it is organized, and how it is staffed. METHOD Using the Internet, I want you to look for a web site for a theater, dance, ballet, or opera company. The web site needs to have information on the purpose or mission of the organization, the history of the organization, a list of productions, a staff list with job assignments. If there is not enough information, you will have to find another web site. You will need to be able to print the web pages that are relevant to your report to put in the report. If you cannot find a suitable website, a list of theater organizations that work well for the project can be found at http://www.lort.org/LORT_Member_Theatres.html REPORT Using the information found in the web pages I want you to tell me something about the organization: when it started, what kinds of performances it does, how many shows a year it does, what the organization’s mission is. Make some inferences as to the size of the operation (large, medium, small), how big the staff is, whether jobs are very specific or one person does many jobs, the things we talked about in class. Include this information in a summary report of about a page, accompanied by the relevant printed web pages. GRADING The project will be graded on neatness, organization, and overall content and thoroughness of the report. Spelling and grammar are important and will be factored in to your overall grade. Below is a breakdown of what I will be looking for and the points possible. Suitability of website to project 0-No website was chosen or did not contain enough information necessary for the project. 1-Website did not contain some of the information necessary for the project. 2-Website was totally suitable for the project. Inclusion of necessary information from website into report. 0-Most necessary information from the website was missing from the report. 1-Some necessary information from the website was missing from the report. 2-No necessary information from the website was missing from the report. Inferences drawn from information in website 0-Inferences drawn from information on the website were lacking or incorrect. 1-Inferences drawn from information on the website were mostly correct. 2-Inferences drawn from the website were totally correct. Organization and readability of report 0-Report was disorganized and/or unreadable. 1-Report was somewhat disorganized and/or unreadable. 2-Report was organized and readable. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation 0-Many spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes 1-Some spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. 2-Few, or no, spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes.