The Back Stage Theater Guide

Author : Jim Volz
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0823078809

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The Back Stage Guide to Working in Regional Theater by Jim Volz Pdf

Everyacting student and working actor needs a copy of this book! Here’s the essential guide to surviving and thriving as an actor in regional theaters. The thousands and thousands of students in the hundreds and hundreds of acting programs all over the country would all love to become stars right out of school—but the reality of a career in acting usually means honing the craft at regional theaters.The Back Stage Guide to Working in Regional Theaterincludes a history of the movement and a description of each of the League of Regional Theater (LORT) houses in the U.S, plus sections on personal marketing for the actor, the business of acting, strategies and career planning. Essential web sites, a sample organizational chart, contact names, a guide to theater unions, and listings of more than 100 theaters across the country makeThe Back Stage Guide to Regional Theatera must-have for every actor who’s working or wants to be. • Full listings for every regional theater in the US • Valuable information on websites, resources, getting organized • Helps acting students find employers near home or school while they train

Author : Thomas A. Kelly
Publisher : Backstage Books
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : UVA:X002010145

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The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management by Thomas A. Kelly Pdf

From auditioning actors to running a rehearsal to calling the cues, all the tricks and techniques of performing one of theater's most essential roles are revealed in this eye-opening view of backstage life on Broadway.

Author : Trevor R. Griffiths,Carole Woddis
Publisher : Backstage Books
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015024894217

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The Back Stage Theater Guide by Trevor R. Griffiths,Carole Woddis Pdf

The essential reference for the discriminating theatergoer. The alphabetically-organized entries are critical, eye-opening examinations of the most popular playwrights through the ages. The screen and stage credits for each playwright are listed, and the latest notable productions of their work described. Also included are numerous essays describing major movements in contemporary theater.

Author : William H. Lord
Publisher : Dramatic Publishing
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2000-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0960632093

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Stagecraft 1 by William H. Lord Pdf

Author : Thomas A. Kelly
Publisher : Back Stage Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780823098026

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The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management, 3rd Edition by Thomas A. Kelly Pdf

The Most Widely Used Manual For Aspiring And Veteran Stage Managers - Now Revised and Expanded The next best thing to shadowing a Broadway stage manager, this detailed, behind-the-scenes book as been brought completely up to date. First published in 1991, it is widely used and has been lauded as the most comprehensive, educational book on stage management available. From preproduction planning and first rehersals to opening night and final strike, all the essentials of the profession are presented here in a friendly, engaging style. Blending how-to information with anecdotes from his own career, author Thomas A. Kelly explains the entire theatrical process, including: - Organizing all rehearsals and performances - Maintaining the working script, cue sheets, and daily records - Supervising the technical aspects of the show - Running shows outdoors and at other non-theatrical venues - Dealing with performers and crew members on all levels This new edition reflects all the latest developments and innovations in the industry and adds a totally new chapter on opera stage management, complete with an in-depth breakdown of the challenges this style of production presents. The text is supported by sample documents, diagrams, and charts that straddle time-honored approaches with what can be generated by today's computer software. All the latest stage machinery is discussed, along with tips on finding employment. This guide remians the first choice for anyone who works in any branch of the profession, whether amateur, educational, or professional.

Author : Christin Essin
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780472054961

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Working Backstage by Christin Essin Pdf

Places backstage workers in the spotlight to acknowledge their essential roles in creating Broadway magic

Author : Thomas A. Kelly
Publisher : Back Stage Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780307875068

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The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management, 3rd Edition by Thomas A. Kelly Pdf

The Most Widely Used Manual For Aspiring And Veteran Stage Managers - Now Revised and Expanded The next best thing to shadowing a Broadway stage manager, this detailed, behind-the-scenes book as been brought completely up to date. First published in 1991, it is widely used and has been lauded as the most comprehensive, educational book on stage management available. From preproduction planning and first rehersals to opening night and final strike, all the essentials of the profession are presented here in a friendly, engaging style. Blending how-to information with anecdotes from his own career, author Thomas A. Kelly explains the entire theatrical process, including: - Organizing all rehearsals and performances - Maintaining the working script, cue sheets, and daily records - Supervising the technical aspects of the show - Running shows outdoors and at other non-theatrical venues - Dealing with performers and crew members on all levels This new edition reflects all the latest developments and innovations in the industry and adds a totally new chapter on opera stage management, complete with an in-depth breakdown of the challenges this style of production presents. The text is supported by sample documents, diagrams, and charts that straddle time-honored approaches with what can be generated by today's computer software. All the latest stage machinery is discussed, along with tips on finding employment. This guide remians the first choice for anyone who works in any branch of the profession, whether amateur, educational, or professional.

Author : Dan Rebellato
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781350135840

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Playwriting by Dan Rebellato Pdf

This book is ideal for anyone keen to understand how contemporary plays and playwrights work, particularly those wanting to write for the stage themselves. Drawing heavily on contemporary practice, it considers moments from a range of plays, with a focus on those from the National Theatre's repertoire. The book embraces a range of different dramaturgical structures and styles popular today; plays by a diverse selection of writers; and the current openness of dramatic form. A book of tools, rather than rules, this guide provides suggestions and provocations, exercises and tricks, examples and discussions. An ideal text for playwrights to hone their craft.

Author : Don B. Wilmeth,Tice L. Miller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1996-06-13
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0521564441

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The Cambridge Guide to American Theatre by Don B. Wilmeth,Tice L. Miller Pdf

"This new and updated Guide, with over 2,700 cross-referenced entries, covers all aspects of the American theatre from its earliest history to the present. Entries include people, venues and companies scattered through the U.S., plays and musicals, and theatrical phenomena. Additionally, there are some 100 topical entries covering theatre in major U.S. cities and such disparate subjects as Asian American theatre, Chicano theatre, censorship, Filipino American theatre, one-person performances, performance art, and puppetry. Highly illustrated, the Guide is supplemented with a historical survey as introduction, a bibliography of major sources published since the first edition, and a biographical index covering over 3,200 individuals mentioned in the text."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Warren C. Lounsbury,Norman Boulanger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Machines de théâtre - Dictionnaires anglais
ISBN : 0295968281

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Theatre Backstage from A to Z by Warren C. Lounsbury,Norman Boulanger Pdf

This invaluable guide to theatrical production includes up-to-date definitions of all technical aspects of stagecraft, including the many advances in the past decade, particularly in the areas of trusses, rigging, and automated lights and their control. More than 200 terms, along with 25 new drawings, have been added, many existing definitions have been expanded and drawings revised to include new technological developments, and World Wide Web addresses have been added to the List of Manufacturers and Distributors and to the Bibliography. At the same time, older terminology and definitions have been retained so the book will remain useful for those unable to participate in the high-tech revolution. This invaluable guide to theatrical production has now been revised to bring up to date all the technical aspects of stagecraft.

Author : Bill Raoul
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0911747389

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Stock Scenery Construction Handbook by Bill Raoul Pdf

Author : Robert Viagas
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 082308809X

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The Back Stage Guide to Broadway by Robert Viagas Pdf

Geared toward residents and tourists alike, a practical guide to enjoying theater in New York City offers a concise history of Broadway and New York theater, a walking tour and map of the city's theater district, seating charts for all Broadway theaters, backstage anecdotes, ticket-buying tips, and local restaurants and hotels. Original.

Author : Stephen Peithman,Neil Offen
Publisher : Drama
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Theaters
ISBN : UCSC:32106011335533

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The Stage Directions Guide to Working Back Stage by Stephen Peithman,Neil Offen Pdf

The Stage Directions Guide to Working Back Stage provides an overview of what goes on behind the scenes as well as specific guidance for each essential area of back-stage operation.

Author : Lucian Msamati
Publisher : Methuen Drama
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2025-02-20
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781350379497

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Acting by Lucian Msamati Pdf

From one of the most celebrated actors of the stage and screen comes this book on the craft of acting. Lucian Msamati draws on his rich experience, particularly in the context of productions at the National Theatre - including: Amadeus Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Master Harold and The Boys Death and The King's Horseman The Comedy of Errors The Overwhelming - to delve into sets of challenges and possibilities that actors might face. He offers up his tips on getting started in the industry; navigating the various professional relationships and roles inside a rehearsal room; and offers insights into running your own company and generating your own work. Peppered with quoted interviews with other industry professionals and personal anecdotes, which are sure to resonate with any reader, this will be a cherished book on any actor's bookshelf.

Author : John Kaluta
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-21
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781621535218

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The Perfect Stage Crew by John Kaluta Pdf

Here is a must-have book for anyone producing a stage show without a Broadway-sized budget. Written by a technical theater veteran, The Perfect Stage Crew explains the pitfalls to avoid and provides solutions to the most common—and the most complex—stage performance problems, even for theaters with a lack of resources. An invaluable guide for middle and high school theaters, college theaters, and community theaters, The Perfect Stage Crew teaches readers how to: Stock, organize, and store the essential backstage supplies Conceptualize, design, and build sets Manage a stage crew effectively Paint scenery and backdrops Test, design, and hang lighting Operate and repair sound equipment Set cues Promote your show This expanded second edition covers up-to-date technology, including for use with recording, sound, and lighting. Chapters also cover such crucial topics as running technical rehearsals, gathering props, and creating and selling tickets. Theater groups that need to learn the nuts and bolts of putting a show together will discover how to turn backstage workers into The Perfect Stage Crew. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.