Creative Producing: How to Resource Artistic Vision
TDM 174B
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
Producer. Curator? Fundraiser? Politician? Creator? The producer is all of those and more. This course explores traditional producing models in the theatre while also imagining ways to break boundaries and produce new, innovative performances. With a particular focus on nonprofit institutions and independent projects, this course will examine the role of the producer in facilitating creative development as well as resourcing projects sufficiently and responsibly. Students will learn about the history of theatrical producing and the evolution of the role of producer. Additional units will focus analyzing the mission and vision of nonprofit institutions, labor negotiations and collective bargaining agreements, financial analysis, commercial vs. nonprofit producing, and the role of the audience in performance.
Course Notes
This course satisfies the “Practical" requirement for TDM concentrators and Secondary Field students.
Class Notes
The Spring 2027 class of TDM 174B: Creative Producing is currently expected take place at the Goel Center for Creativity and Performance, located at 175 N. Harvard St, Boston.
More details about the course and petition process are on the Canvas course site.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
