Stage Management - the Essential Handbook (Queensgate Theatre studies) - Softcover

Pallin, Gail

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1854596497 ISBN 13: 9781854596499

Publisher: Nick Hern Books, 2001

Synopsis

The stage manager is at the core of every successful theatre production. He/she organizes, manages and runs the rehearsals and the performances; researches and procures the props and furniture; and provides a creative information flow between everyone involved in the production. Job requirements include superb organizational skills, initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility and an endless supply of patience. This handbook is aimed at students, graduates and all aspirants to stage management, whether amateur or professional, whether the production is on a large or small scale. The book takes the reader through a typical production, week by week from running the rehearsals to running the show. Charts and helpful checklists are included throughout, as well as a selection of blank report forms for photocopying. Other topics covered are: who does what within the production team; theatre unions; the job market; and computerization.

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Review

"The clearest and most practical comprehensive work on the subject that I have seen" The Stage "If you are a student studying Stage Management this book will become THE bible that you refer to in all moments of crisis" Amazon reader's review --Amazon reader's review

From the Publisher

Gail Pallin is Subject Leader in Stage Management at Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh. Her career began nearly 20 years ago at the Royal Lyceum, and she has since worked in many of the major theatres in Britain, including Derby Playhouse, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, the Haymarket in Leicester and London's Royal Court Theatre.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nick Hern Books
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854596497
• ISBN 13: 9781854596499
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 154