An examination of the interrelationship between the creative, practical, and business aspects of performing arts production. The course familiarizes students with the language and process of the collaborative communication that is required between production personnel, directors, choreographers, designers, performing artists, and administrators. It examines the relationships between performing arts personnel, under not-for-profit and for-profit business models. It functions as an introduction to the School of Performance and the Acting and Dance Studies minor. This course has additional fees for tickets to external productions.