The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management, 3rd Edition: Traditional and New Methods for Running a Show from First Rehearsal to Last Performance
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (979 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0823098028 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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He most recently worked as Production Stage Manager for New York City Opera and before that on Broadway and major production venues in New York City and nationally. Kelly has been a professional stage manager and production manager for over forty years. He is currently director of The Rose Theatre at Kingston upon Thames. He has taught Stage Management at Rutgers, SUNY Purchase, and Columbia University and is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from USITT.Sir Peter Hall is an English theatre and film director who was knighted in 1977 for his service to the theatre. . About the AuthorThomas A. He was director of the Royal National Theatre from 1973 to 1988. He founded the Royal Shakespeare Compa
Kelly has been a professional stage manager and production manager for over forty years. He most recently worked as Production Stage Manager for New York City Opera and before that on Broadway and major production venues in New York City and nationally. Thomas A. He was director of the Royal National Theatre from 1973 to 1988. He is currently director of The Rose Theatre at Kingston upon Thames. . He has taught Stage Management at Rutgers, SUNY Purchase, and Columbia Un
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 levelsThis 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. 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. First published in 1991, it is widely used and has been lauded as the most comprehensive, educational book on stage management available. The Most Widely Used Manual For Aspiring And Veteran Stage Managers - Now Revised and ExpandedThe next best th
Artzy said Great text book for Stage Management. Great text book for Stage Management. Has great examples of paperwork in the back, and talks through topics often missed like union work and actors equity.. Emily Chidalek said Five Stars. Kelly speaks about stage management in this book in a way that everyone can understand.. Well written & easy to read Ray Dietz Great advice for beginning stage managers. A useful reference guide for all aspects of theatre, complete with diagrams and spreadsheets. A+