Abstract
This article reflects on theatre administration as a form of leadership grounded in judgment, responsibility, personality, and practical experience. It responds to discussions of theatre administration by distinguishing management and organization from leadership, suggesting that administrative effectiveness depends less on formal training than on the capacity to make timely decisions and accept accountability. The article addresses common concerns in departmental leadership, including rapid judgment, communication, delegation, and professional exhaustion, and reframes these concerns as conditions that administrators must manage directly rather than avoid. It emphasizes the role of a single accountable leader in drama department administration, especially where production, pedagogy, scholarship, and artistic work are closely connected. The article contributes to communication administration by presenting a reflective perspective on authority, responsibility, and leadership in theatre programs.
Recommended Citation
Staub, August W.
(1984)
"Exorcising Some Devils,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 49, Article 9.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol49/iss1/9
