Inquiry Aims and Objectives

In order to make a start on my final inquiry I felt it would be beneficial to make a list of my aims and objectives. As my inquiry has taken a slight turn from what it originally was this has helped me to put my thoughts in order and also have a base to work from. I also plan to have print outs available to inform my participants about my inquiry so they know exactly what it entails and my overall goal. The following is still a work in progress. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

TITLE (in progress):
An inquiry into the life and death of Celebration Music Theatre. What led to the downfall and whether we were on a downward spiral from the beginning? What happened in management? How did this affect the employees and performers?  What makes a successful theatre company? How can dancers work through this type of situation whether preparing for the next job or in career transition? How does this compare to the national and international performing scene?

AIMS:

* To look into the breakdown of Celebration Music Theatre, discovering what happened in management and what led to the downfall of the company. Comparing that to my professional background so far and to theories about running theatres/arts organisations.

* Discover what organisational structure works best in a professional theatre and what key factors help run a successful entertainment company.

* Inquire into the local entertainment venues, what problems they may be facing and comparing that to the national and international theatre scene

* Look at the dancer perspective. Inquire into how dancers cope with unemployment periods and how you can prepare yourself for future contracts

* Look at career transition for dancers. Mainly focusing on what skills a dance professional needs in order to gain a career in dance/arts management. .

OBJECTIVES:

* To carry out research into the following areas; the life and death of companies, dance management, skills for production managers, theatre organisation structure, entertainment in the Myrtle Beach area an information on first year of a new business

* To discover what it takes to set-up, run and manage a successful theatre company

* To conduct interviews with ex-employees of the theatre, other entertainment managers in the surrounding area not related to the theatre and investors and/or the theatre owner

* To create a new show-reel for future employers to view that showcases my skills as a dancer as well as my new skills learnt from the theatre in choreography. To aid my professional development as a performer.