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PROBLEMS OF THEATRE MANAGEMENT
IN IMO STATE A CASE STUDY OF IMO STATE COUNCIL FOR ART AND CULTURE
ABSTRACT
This paper
focuses on the problems of theatre management in Imo state. A case study of Imo
state council for Arts and culture, in effect therefore, this work is intended
to generate ideas and debates which could lead to other findings and
conclusion, that will not only be of value of other but also contribute to the
problems and solution of Imo state council for Art and culture. This project
spans five chapters, chapter one deals with the basic concepts in the project
dwelling on such term like theatre, management and theatre organization.
Chapters two analyze the literature review on management. Chapter three shall
analyze the history of the council and some of the production of the council
and also attempt shall be made to apply management skill and problems of
managing the council. Chapter four: An analysis of the management strategies
and problems, at the same time we have look the solutions to the problems of
managing the council and chapter five deals with the summary of major findings,
recommendation, conclusion and bibliography.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title
Page - - - - - - - - - - i
Certification - - - - - - - - - ii
Dedication - - - - - - - - - iii
Acknowledgement - - - - - - - - iv
Abstract - - - - - - - - - - vi
Table
of Contents - - - - - - - - vii
CHAPTER ONE
1.1
Background of the Study
1.2
Statement of Problem
1.3
Scope of Study
1.4
Significance of Study
1.5
Limitation of Study
1.6
Research Method
1.7
Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.1
Literature Review
CHAPTER THREE
3.1 Brief History of the Council
3.2 Some of the Production of the Council
3.3 The Administration of the Council
3.4 Artistic Director
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 The Management Strategies
4.2 Solution to the Problem of Managing the
Council
CHAPTER FIVER: Summary of Major Findings, Recommendation and
Conclusion
5.1 Summary
5.2 Recommendation
5.3 Conclusion
Bibliography
CHAPTER
ONE
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Theatre art is an important instrument
for the propagation and development of culture and therefore the society. In
contemporary Nigerian there exist “a theatre of sorts” The multicultural set of
this most popular African country presents an interesting study in the arts and
culture of their people. Each of the cultural groups has peculiar theatrical
practices, which are distinctive from those of other groups.
Similarities of their culture are
however not strictly ruled out. There exists the Nwanwu theatre of the Igbos,
Kwaguir theatre of the Hausas and Alarinjo of the Yoruba. The groups formed the
pillar and consequently prepared the ground for the study of theatre arts as a
discipline in Nigeria.
Arts are very much promoted by the Imo
State Council for Arts and Culture (ISCAC) which was established in December,
1980. There are also the Omenimo cultural group the Imo State Council for Art
and Culture, the Okata cultures of Ngor Okpala (as to outkick of Owerri) the
Oku uzo theatre of Egbu. The Imo State University Theatre and Rosy Arts Theatre
in Ikenegbu layout, the State Council for Arts and Culture had.
1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
The years between 1984 and 1994
witnessed a yearly colorful arts festival termed “OZURUIMO”. In recent time, it
appears that the Arts’ Festival has died a natural death and all those good
performances by various theatrical and cultural groups have gone with it.
The state in its part has not helped
matters by not putting into consideration theatre practice and management. it
has not encourage many to learn how to manage the arts of the theatre as a
profession. The main problem, however is that the councils for arts and culture
which are sponsored to promote government interest in the arts are allegedly
not well managed.
1.3 SCOPE OF STUDY
This is a study of the management of
the council of Imo State Council for Art and Culture. It examines the problems
of managing the center and recommends solutions to the problems based on the
management systems adopted. The essay will introduce us to the process involved
in management and enlighten the reader to the art of management, which deals
with the ways through which one can run a council. This we could realize
through the essay.
1.4 JUSTIFICATION OF STUDY
In the theatre, the laid down rules
have been ignored because many theatre managers want to make easy money. This
research therefore intends to investigate and highlight the problems of theatre
management in Imo state Council for Arts and Culture. Another purpose of the
study is to explain that trained theatre managers can perform better in
creativity if given the chance to work. Secondly, the study also has the
possibility of enlightening readers more on the Essay.
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The study is significant because it is
beneficial to students of theatre management and people who intend to carryout
research into the management on Councils for Arts and Culture.
1.6 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
This study is the Imo State Council
for Arts and Culture. The population is derived from Igbo people of Imo State.
Results arising from the study can only be generalized among the people of Imo
State. The study is therefore delimitated in that sense.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
To fully gain an in depth knowledge of
what this project contains there is the need to attempt a modest definition of
the concept in this work. This will help us to have a clear knowledge of what
they will be used for. Such terms like theatre, management and theatre
organization are defined.
THEATRE
According to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary theatre
is a building or arena (open air) for the performance of plays, for dramatic
spectacles. Understanding the nature of African theatre requires the study of
its ritual origins.
The chambers 21st
century Dictionary puts it:
The
word “Theatre” is derived from the Greek word “Theatron” which means “place for
seeing”. In this sense, it has been said to be describing an architectural
structure but to house dramatic offerings and other types of presentations.
Viewed from another perspective of this definition “a place for seeing” it can
also be seen as an “area” (without any architectural building) for the
performance of plays and for dramatic spectacles.
John
Gassner observes that:
Theatre
is simply the art of ‘acting out’ something. It does not even need a special
building and stage for it can take place in a threshing circle, in a street of
on any piece of ground (1953L 17).
In
a more specific relation to the art of presentation, the word “theatre” denotes
the art as a whole of which the building is only a part.
Edwin
Wilson, explain that:
Theatre is experience, an immediate are whose
meaning is grasped through an understanding of the encounter between who
creates theatre performance – writers, directions, designers and technicians
and those who view it – members of the audience (1996:1)
He
explains that like other experiences falling in love, attending a football game
or learning to ride a bicycle – it requires our personal presence, and it
changes from moment to moment as we encounter a series of shifting impressions
and stimuli.
While
Kenneth Cameron and Patti Gillespie agree with the fact that the theatre is art
and that the presence of an audience is very desirable. They rather explain the
term theatre from the perspective of what the performers do and how they do
them.
In
their own opinion:
Theatre is an art in which performers by
impersonation represent or embody limitations of people in a story that is
shown to an audience (1980:18)
MANAGEMENT
For the purpose of this course, we are
going to see management as the process whereby a conductive atmosphere is
created for the various human and material resources to be utilized to achieve
the desired goals.
Chris Nwamuo observe that Theatre
Management thus involves the understanding of human relations, the planning of
production, the projection of results, the ability to influence results and the
pooling of resources for the successful execution of a production. It could
even entail taking some risks in decision making and policy implementation.
Theatre management involves the following, play selection, planning market
strategies, budget preparation, and control, publicity, ticket sales and house
management, staff co – ordination and production analysis and evaluation
(1986:2).
THEATRE ORGANIZATION
This is an ensemble
of artists who perform distinct but related and coordinated functions to the
satisfaction of an audience.
ART: This
is the handiwork of man, human skill (contrasted with the work of nature) the
creation and expression of what is beautiful.
SCIENCE: This
is knowledge arranged in an orderly manner especially knowledge obtained by observation
and testing of fact, branch of such knowledge, pursuit of such knowledge.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This
essay has been made possible through extensive consultation of the various
books on Theatre Management within my reach. Most important though was the
copious employment of the interview method. The interviews were held with the
director of council. some members of the council’s audience were also
interviewed.
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