Syllabus

The Entertainment Show Production Professional Development Study (PDS) offers students majoring in performing arts, theater or show production an opportunity to explore how the Walt Disney World? Resort develops, implements, and maintains their productions. Specific topics include Business Planning & Creative Investigation, Concept Development, Show Development, Production & Opening, and Operations. This course meets once per week for two to three hours in length.

1. Introduction to Entertainment Show Production PDS

2. Show Business: Entertainment Intros/Bus Planning and Creative Investigation

3. Developing the Dream: Concept Development

4. Measure Twice, Cut Once: Show Development

5. Opening the Show: On-site Walk Through

6. On with the Show: Operations

7. All Good Things Come to an End: Final Decision Phase

8. Entertainment Show Production PDS Conclusion