Questão FC700235
What does a Theatrical Company Manager do?
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VUNESP · 2024
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What does a Theatrical Company Manager do?
It’s difficult to pin down exactly what a theatrical company manager does simply because they do so much: negotiate contracts, organize payroll, pay for purchases of outside materials, organize rehearsals, arrange transportation and lodging for cast and crew, assist the director, and – of course – handle emergencies inside and outside of the theater. Crucially, company managers also act as the link between the general manager – their boss – and the rest of the company. A generalized problem solver with a focus on human resources and logistics, the company manager’s work is never over, and rarely the same from day to day.
Expected Professional Education
The company manager is one of the highest-ranking professionals in any theater company or production, responsible for overseeing almost all logistical and administrative processes. While a company manager could possibly do well with no more than a bachelor’s degree, most theater companies prefer a master’s degree in theater management, business management, or arts administration.
Many company managers get started as stage managers, working directly with the director, actors, and designers in rehearsal and calling the show. Over time, they may move gradually towards the broader logistical duties of a company manager, perhaps progressing first to become the head of operations or audience services. As this is a high-ranking position, most company managers advance by seeking longterm positions with prestigious and well-funded companies. They can also progress to become general managers, or even choose to become production managers.
(https://www.berklee.edu. Adaptado)
According to the first paragraph, the responsibilities of theatrical company managers
- very often exceed what they would humanly be able to do.
- include managing private and personal problems of actors and crew.
- tend to be restricted to what happens within the company.
- embrace a comprehensive and endless number of tasks.
- involve complex rather than simple or more immediate needs.
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No primeiro parágrafo, o texto lista uma série de atribuições variadas, como negociar contratos, organizar folha de pagamento, providenciar transporte e hospedagem, assistir ao diretor e resolver emergências. Esses exemplos mostram que as funções são amplas e abrangem diferentes áreas do trabalho teatral.
Além disso, o trecho ressalta que o company manager é o vínculo entre o general manager e o restante da companhia, o que amplia ainda mais seu campo de atuação, envolvendo tanto logística quanto recursos humanos.
Por fim, a expressão "the company manager’s work is never over, and rarely the same from day to day" confirma a ideia de tarefas contínuas e variadas, justificando que as responsabilidades são também infindas.
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