Directing for the Stage (Stagecraft)

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Directing for the Stage (Stagecraft)  by Polly Irvin (Author). The role of stage director is all-encompassing: storyteller, interpreter, collaborator, people-manager, producer, visual artist, counselor, literary consultant and creative artist. Why take on this role?...

Fundamentals of Project Management (Worksmart)

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Fundamentals of Project Management (Worksmart)  by James P. Lewis (Author) With sales of more than 115,000 copies, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped a lot of business people meet or exceed those standards. The updated and revised third edition provides an...

How to Run a Theater: A Witty, Practical and Fun Guide to Arts Management

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How to Run a Theater: A Witty, Practical and Fun Guide to Arts Management  by Jim Volz (Author) The definitive arts management guide, this book is written with tremendous insight and humor and packed with dozens of lists, such as “22 Wonderful Ways to Improve...

Stage Management: A Practical Guide

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Stage Management: A Practical Guide  by Soozie Copley, Philippa Killner, Cameron Mackintosh(Author)Stage Management examines every facet of this exciting and pivotal theatrical profession, from first receiving a copy of the script, through the rehearsal process and...

Essential Guide to Stage Management, Lighting And Sound (Essential Guides for Performing Arts)

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Essential Guide to Stage Management, Lighting And Sound (Essential Guides for Performing Arts)  by Scott Palmer (Author) Presented in a textbook style this book explains and teaches the technical methodologies and techniques practiced in the professional theatre by...

Performance Management: Key Strategies and Practical Guidelines

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Performance Management: Key Strategies and Practical Guidelines  by Michael Armstrong (Author)Managing staff performance is an effective mechanism for developing both staff and organizational growth. By clarifying an organization’s objectives, translating these into...

Cue Tips, Stage Management for High School Theatre

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Book DescriptionIn this readable book by Elizabeth Ward is everything you need to know about the art of stage management, from pre-audition and rehearsals to performances and closing duties. The basics are presented with room to grow in confidence and proficiency. The...

Production Management: Making Shows Happen: A Practical Guide

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Production Management: Making Shows Happen: A Practical Guide  by Peter Dean (Author)Production Management takes you through the process of making shows happen from the point of view of the production manager. It describes the different types of productions, from...

Stage Manager: The Professional Experience

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Stage Manager: The Professional Experience  by Larry Fazio (Author)”Larry Fazio presents the journey of a stage manager, from interviewing for the position through striking a theatrical production. He describes what does-and sometimes, does not- make a good...

Essentials of Stage Management

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Book DescriptionPresented in a textbook style this book explains and teaches the technical methodologies and techniques practiced in the professional theatre by the stage management team, lighting and sound designer or technician. It’s well written and presented, the...

Stage Management: The Essential Handbook

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Stage Management: The Essential Handbook  by Gail Pallin (Author)This essential handbook is aimed at students, graduates, and all aspirants to stage managership, whether amateur or professional, whether the production is on a large or small scale. Book DescriptionThis...

Stage Management (8th Edition)

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Stage Management (8th Edition)  by Lawrence Stern (Author)Full of practical aids—checklists, diagrams, examples, forms, and step-by-step directions—this book has been used and admired by students and theater professionals alike. It eschews excessive discussion of...