Assistant Stage Manager, COP

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This Certificate of Proficiency is for students looking to acquire the basic skills necessary to begin a career as a stage manager in the broad-based field of live entertainment. Students learn the fundamentals of rehearsal procedures, union contracts, production organization, and performance procedures. In addition, students who gain experience by participating in live productions at IVC’s Performing Arts Center. The program includes placement in an internship with local live entertainment companies. Students completing this certificate can pursue work as stage managers, assistant stage managers, and production assistants with employers such as regional theaters, theme parks, convention centers, concert producers, opera companies, dance companies, cruise ships, and cirque troupes.

Complete the following courses:

TA 48C ADVANCED STAGE MANAGEMENT 1 Unit
TA 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 1 Unit

Complete one course from each of the following specializations:

Acting and Directing:

TA 1 ACTING 3 Units
TA 10 MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP 3 Units
TA 12 DIRECTING 3 Units

Theatre Design:

TA 40 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN 3 Units

Theatre Production:

Total Units Required: 13-15

To earn the certificate of proficiency:

See Earning a Certificate for certificate information and requirements.

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