Stage Management FROM THE PUBLISHER
The "bible" in the field of stage management, this book is a practical examination of the role of the stage manager in overall theater production. Full of practical aids such as websites and email addresses in every chapter, checklists, diagrams, glossaries, and step-by-step directions, this volume has been used and admired by students and theater professionals alike. It eschews excessive discussion about method or philosophy and, instead, gets right to the essential materials and processes of putting on a production. Perhaps most importantly, Stern has continued to keep pace with the technological and professional developments affecting the stage. For theatre professionals, or anyone with an interest in stage management/ theatre management.
SYNOPSIS
This guide will be useful for producers, directors, stage managers, and supervisors of theatrical programs at all levels of live theater, from educational to professional. It offers step-by-step instructions for all aspects of stage management, including understanding the script, scheduling and company rules, theater equipment, auditions and readings, rehearsal procedures, running the show, touring, and festivals. Classroom exercises are included. The guide is especially useful for faculty members or volunteers who act as producers, directors, and stage managers in educational and community theater.
Annotation © Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Home
