Stage Management - Softcover

Stern, Lawrence

 
9780205449736: Stage Management
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0205449735 ISBN 13: 9780205449736
Publisher: Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

The "bible" in the field of stage management, Stage Management is a practical manual on how to stage manage in all theater environments. 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 philosophy and, instead, gets right to the essential materials and processes of putting on a production. In addition to sharing his own expertise, the author has gathered practical advice from working stage managers of Broadway, off-Broadway, touring companies, regional, community, and 99-seat Equity waiver theaters.

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From the Back Cover

The “bible” in the field, Stage Management is a practical manual on how to stage manage in all theater environments. 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 philosophy and, instead, gets right to the essential materials and processes of putting on a production. In addition to sharing his own expertise, Stern has gathered practical advice from working stage managers of Broadway, off-Broadway, touring companies, regional, community, and 99-seat Equity waiver theaters.

New to the Eighth Edition

  • The “What Would You Do?” Appendix explores real-life situations and invites instructors to consider and discuss solutions with their students.
  • A thorough discussion of the rewards of a career in stage management encourages students in their pursuit of a place in the world of theater.
  • Information on the SMNetwork and the Stage Managers' Association provides students with a line of communication with other stage managers.
  • Up-to-date information on technical theater, especially sound, better introduces students to the equipment needed for today's theatrical productions. Includes an expanded section on running a technical rehearsal.
  • Every chapter includes Web and e-mail addresses that allow readers to connect with publishers, manufacturers, and distributors of the referenced theater books, magazines and equipment.

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Publisher
Pearson
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0205449735
ISBN 13 
9780205449736
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
352