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Production Manager's Toolkit
Successful Production Management in Theatre and Performing Arts
AvCary Gillett,Jay Sheehan
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
1 680 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Production Manager’s Toolkit Second Edition offers an up-to-date, comprehensive introduction to a theatrical and special event production career for new and aspiring professionals, given by expert voices in the field.The book discusses management techniques, communication skills, and relationship building tactics to become effective and successful production managers. With a focus on management theory, top production managers provide insights into budgeting, scheduling, meetings, hiring, maintaining safety, and more. Through interviews and case studies, production management techniques are explored throughout various entertainment genres including theatre, dance, opera, music, and special events. The second edition includes all new case studies, new chapters, and updated content throughout, showcasing a continued progressive approach to the job and the field.Filled with references, tools, templates, and checklists, The Production Manager’s Toolkit is an invaluable resource for students of Production Management, Events Management, and Stage Management courses, as well as new and aspiring professionals.The book includes access to a companion website featuring downloadable paperwork and links to other useful resources such as unions, venues, and vendors. (www.routledge.com/cw/gillett)
Production Manager's Toolkit
Successful Production Management in Theatre and Performing Arts
AvCary Gillett,Jay Sheehan
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
455 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Production Manager’s Toolkit Second Edition offers an up-to-date, comprehensive introduction to a theatrical and special event production career for new and aspiring professionals, given by expert voices in the field.The book discusses management techniques, communication skills, and relationship building tactics to become effective and successful production managers. With a focus on management theory, top production managers provide insights into budgeting, scheduling, meetings, hiring, maintaining safety, and more. Through interviews and case studies, production management techniques are explored throughout various entertainment genres including theatre, dance, opera, music, and special events. The second edition includes all new case studies, new chapters, and updated content throughout, showcasing a continued progressive approach to the job and the field.Filled with references, tools, templates, and checklists, The Production Manager’s Toolkit is an invaluable resource for students of Production Management, Events Management, and Stage Management courses, as well as new and aspiring professionals.The book includes access to a companion website featuring downloadable paperwork and links to other useful resources such as unions, venues, and vendors. (www.routledge.com/cw/gillett)
Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit
AvAnne E. McMills
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
2 301 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
This ground-breaking text returns in its second edition, unlocking the insider secrets and proven, time-tested methods to succeed as a professional assistant lighting designer.This definitive guide outlines, step-by-step, the daily challenges that assistant lighting designers face during every phase of production, and the solutions for overcoming them. Furthermore, intermingled among the highly detailed paperwork techniques and essential procedures, top industry professionals reveal tips for success in this challenging career. This fully updated second edition features: All new advice, real-world stories, and current paperwork examples from over 120 working professionals. Updated industry practices with case studies from the professionals themselves, such as how to create a video network to record previews for the lighting department; how much printing is done in an increasingly paperless world; how to produce a set electrics package; and how the industry interfaces with cutting-edge technology like remote followspots and pre-visualization software. New lifestyle tips for traveling abroad, negotiating contracts, and dealing with stressful situations.The Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit, the most trusted authority on assisting in the lighting world, equips budding assistant lighting designers and students studying lighting design with the insider knowledge they need to achieve the successful career that they have always wanted—whether choosing assisting as a career or as a stepping-stone toward design. Within these pages are the industry secrets rarely taught in school!
Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit
AvAnne E. McMills
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
599 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
This ground-breaking text returns in its second edition, unlocking the insider secrets and proven, time-tested methods to succeed as a professional assistant lighting designer.This definitive guide outlines, step-by-step, the daily challenges that assistant lighting designers face during every phase of production, and the solutions for overcoming them. Furthermore, intermingled among the highly detailed paperwork techniques and essential procedures, top industry professionals reveal tips for success in this challenging career. This fully updated second edition features: All new advice, real-world stories, and current paperwork examples from over 120 working professionals. Updated industry practices with case studies from the professionals themselves, such as how to create a video network to record previews for the lighting department; how much printing is done in an increasingly paperless world; how to produce a set electrics package; and how the industry interfaces with cutting-edge technology like remote followspots and pre-visualization software. New lifestyle tips for traveling abroad, negotiating contracts, and dealing with stressful situations.The Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit, the most trusted authority on assisting in the lighting world, equips budding assistant lighting designers and students studying lighting design with the insider knowledge they need to achieve the successful career that they have always wanted—whether choosing assisting as a career or as a stepping-stone toward design. Within these pages are the industry secrets rarely taught in school!
Projection Designer’s Toolkit
AvJeromy Hopgood
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
2 069 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Projection Designer’s Toolkit is an insider’s guide to the world of professional projection design, serving as a reference for the planning and execution of each step in the projection design process.The text addresses the design process within the context of a professional projection designer’s workflow, focusing on specific tools of the trade, best practices for communicating your design to collaborators, tips and tricks, determining budget, working with assistants, and more. Featuring interviews with some of the top names in the industry, the book offers an unprecedented insight into the professional projection designer’s process across a wide range of fields, from Broadway and regional theatre to corporate design and music touring. The book also includes in-depth discussion on production process, system design, cue and content planning, content design, digital media fundamentals, media servers, video equipment, and projection surfaces. Additionally, it features hundreds of full-color photos and examples of designer artifacts such as draftings, mock-ups, paperwork, cue sheets, and renderings.Filled with practical advice that will guide readers from landing their first job all the way through opening night and beyond, The Projection Designer’s Toolkit is the perfect resource for emerging projection designers and students in Digital Media Design and Projection Design courses.
Projection Designer’s Toolkit
AvJeromy Hopgood
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
515 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Projection Designer’s Toolkit is an insider’s guide to the world of professional projection design, serving as a reference for the planning and execution of each step in the projection design process.The text addresses the design process within the context of a professional projection designer’s workflow, focusing on specific tools of the trade, best practices for communicating your design to collaborators, tips and tricks, determining budget, working with assistants, and more. Featuring interviews with some of the top names in the industry, the book offers an unprecedented insight into the professional projection designer’s process across a wide range of fields, from Broadway and regional theatre to corporate design and music touring. The book also includes in-depth discussion on production process, system design, cue and content planning, content design, digital media fundamentals, media servers, video equipment, and projection surfaces. Additionally, it features hundreds of full-color photos and examples of designer artifacts such as draftings, mock-ups, paperwork, cue sheets, and renderings.Filled with practical advice that will guide readers from landing their first job all the way through opening night and beyond, The Projection Designer’s Toolkit is the perfect resource for emerging projection designers and students in Digital Media Design and Projection Design courses.
Voice Coach's Toolkit
AvPamela Prather
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
2 167 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Voice Coach's Toolkit identifies the primary professional vocal coaching opportunities and the avenues by which a student or early career coach can navigate the vocation.For purposes of this book, the Voice Coach is defined as someone who coaches the spoken voice in three precise areas: the teaching artist, the professional film/TV/theatre coach, and the professional voice-user coach. These three coaching worlds are broadly defined and each area includes in-depth interviews and practical advice from top coaches along with the author’s personal expertise.The book can be read in sections or as a whole, making it as useful for early career coaches as it is for those looking to expand their vocal coaching career or vocal pedagogy students who need a broad survey of all three areas.
Voice Coach's Toolkit
AvPamela Prather
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
540 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Voice Coach's Toolkit identifies the primary professional vocal coaching opportunities and the avenues by which a student or early career coach can navigate the vocation.For purposes of this book, the Voice Coach is defined as someone who coaches the spoken voice in three precise areas: the teaching artist, the professional film/TV/theatre coach, and the professional voice-user coach. These three coaching worlds are broadly defined and each area includes in-depth interviews and practical advice from top coaches along with the author’s personal expertise.The book can be read in sections or as a whole, making it as useful for early career coaches as it is for those looking to expand their vocal coaching career or vocal pedagogy students who need a broad survey of all three areas.
Lighting Supervisor's Toolkit
Collaboration, Interrogation, and Innovation toward Engineering Brilliant Lighting Designs
AvJason E. Weber
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
569 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Lighting Supervisor’s Toolkit guides readers through the Lighting Supervisor’s production process with an emphasis on the importance of the collaborative nature of the role.Lifting the veil on a process regularly learned on the job, this book offers a deeper understanding of the role of Lighting Supervisor and how to take lighting designs from dreams to reality. Readers will learn to communicate with designers, analyze drawings, plan installations, document decisions, supervise crews, and innovate out-of-the-box solutions. Providing guidance for technically focused individuals seeking deeper understanding of the profession, The Lighting Supervisor’s Toolkit is ideal for students and professional technicians looking to take on important leadership roles in theatrical and entertainment lighting.
Lighting Supervisor's Toolkit
Collaboration, Interrogation, and Innovation toward Engineering Brilliant Lighting Designs
AvJason E. Weber
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
2 552 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Lighting Supervisor’s Toolkit guides readers through the Lighting Supervisor’s production process with an emphasis on the importance of the collaborative nature of the role.Lifting the veil on a process regularly learned on the job, this book offers a deeper understanding of the role of Lighting Supervisor and how to take lighting designs from dreams to reality. Readers will learn to communicate with designers, analyze drawings, plan installations, document decisions, supervise crews, and innovate out-of-the-box solutions. Providing guidance for technically focused individuals seeking deeper understanding of the profession, The Lighting Supervisor’s Toolkit is ideal for students and professional technicians looking to take on important leadership roles in theatrical and entertainment lighting.
Scenic Charge Artist's Toolkit
Tips, Templates, and Techniques for Planning and Running a Successful Paint Shop in the Theatre and Performing Arts
AvJennifer Rose Ivey
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
2 301 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Scenic Charge Artist’s Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to managing a theatrical paint shop. This book introduces the many different options available to a scenic charge artist, as well as the fundamental expectations and responsibilities of planning and running a shop. From the pre-production organization, budgeting, sampling, and sealing, to practical lessons in efficiency and shop maintenance, this text provides options to organize a paint shop no matter the size of the shop, show, or company. Filled with templates for labor and time estimation; tips on leadership and collaboration; techniques for painting and planning textures efficiently; and sustainable practices in health, safety, and wellness, this book provides guidance and practices to successfully manage the inevitable changes in theatre planning and production. It also offers tips and reference material on employment options, gaining employment, and excelling in this profession.Written for early career scenic artists in theatre and students of Scenic Art courses, The Scenic Charge Artist’s Toolkit fills in the gaps of knowledge for scenic artists in the budgeting, planning, and running of shops at summer stock, educational institutions, or freelance working environments. The text includes access to additional online resources such as extended interviews, downloadable informational posters and templates for budgeting and organizing, and videos walking through the use of templates and the budgeting process.
Scenic Charge Artist's Toolkit
Tips, Templates, and Techniques for Planning and Running a Successful Paint Shop in the Theatre and Performing Arts
AvJennifer Rose Ivey
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
540 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Scenic Charge Artist’s Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to managing a theatrical paint shop. This book introduces the many different options available to a scenic charge artist, as well as the fundamental expectations and responsibilities of planning and running a shop. From the pre-production organization, budgeting, sampling, and sealing, to practical lessons in efficiency and shop maintenance, this text provides options to organize a paint shop no matter the size of the shop, show, or company. Filled with templates for labor and time estimation; tips on leadership and collaboration; techniques for painting and planning textures efficiently; and sustainable practices in health, safety, and wellness, this book provides guidance and practices to successfully manage the inevitable changes in theatre planning and production. It also offers tips and reference material on employment options, gaining employment, and excelling in this profession.Written for early career scenic artists in theatre and students of Scenic Art courses, The Scenic Charge Artist’s Toolkit fills in the gaps of knowledge for scenic artists in the budgeting, planning, and running of shops at summer stock, educational institutions, or freelance working environments. The text includes access to additional online resources such as extended interviews, downloadable informational posters and templates for budgeting and organizing, and videos walking through the use of templates and the budgeting process.
Dance and Opera Stage Manager's Toolkit
Protocols, Practical Considerations, and Templates
AvSusan Fenty Studham,Michele Kay
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
1 859 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Dance and Opera Stage Manager’s Toolkit details unique perspectives and approaches to support stage managers beginning to navigate the fields of dance and opera stage management in live performance.This book demystifies the genre-specific protocols and vocabularies for stage managers who might be unfamiliar with these fields and discusses common practices. Filled with valuable industry-tested tools, templates, and practical information, The Dance and Opera Stage Manager’s Toolkit is designed to assist stage managers interested in pursuing these performance genres. The book also includes interviews and contributions from a range of professional stage managers working in dance and opera.From the student stage manager studying in Theatrical Design and Production university programs to the experienced stage manager wanting to broaden their skill set, this book provides resources and advice for a successful transition into these worlds.The Dance and Opera Stage Manager’s Toolkit includes access to an online repository of resources and paperwork examples to help jumpstart the reader’s journey into dance and opera stage management. To access these resources, visit www.routledge.com/9780367566579.
Dance and Opera Stage Manager's Toolkit
Protocols, Practical Considerations, and Templates
AvSusan Fenty Studham,Michele Kay
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
440 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Dance and Opera Stage Manager’s Toolkit details unique perspectives and approaches to support stage managers beginning to navigate the fields of dance and opera stage management in live performance.This book demystifies the genre-specific protocols and vocabularies for stage managers who might be unfamiliar with these fields and discusses common practices. Filled with valuable industry-tested tools, templates, and practical information, The Dance and Opera Stage Manager’s Toolkit is designed to assist stage managers interested in pursuing these performance genres. The book also includes interviews and contributions from a range of professional stage managers working in dance and opera.From the student stage manager studying in Theatrical Design and Production university programs to the experienced stage manager wanting to broaden their skill set, this book provides resources and advice for a successful transition into these worlds.The Dance and Opera Stage Manager’s Toolkit includes access to an online repository of resources and paperwork examples to help jumpstart the reader’s journey into dance and opera stage management. To access these resources, visit www.routledge.com/9780367566579.
Costume Designer's Toolkit
The Process of Creating Effective Design
AvHolly Poe Durbin
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
1 680 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Costume Designer’s Toolkit explores the wide-ranging skills required to design costumes for live performance in theatre, dance, opera, and themed entertainment. Arranged in chronological order to create a design, each chapter describes tools, strategies, and techniques costume designers use to create lively and believable characters within a story environment. The book provides a step-by-step outline of the costume design process beginning with developing as an artist and creating an artistic vision for a script. It covers a wide range of topics, including:Assessing the scope of a productionUnderstanding design thinking and the creative processProject management and budget forecastingCollaborating with and leading creative teamsCurrent practices in costume rendering and communicationMixing purchased, rented, stock, and built costumes to form a designDesigning a garment with impactFitting costumes on performersCombining grit and grace for a successful careerEach topic includes case studies and tips from experienced professionals, identifies vital skills, describes techniques, and reveals the essential elements of artistic leadership, collaboration, and cultural acumen. The Costume Designer’s Toolkit is the perfect guidebook for the student, aspiring, or early-career costume designer, to be used alone or in costume design university courses.
Costume Designer's Toolkit
The Process of Creating Effective Design
AvHolly Poe Durbin
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
470 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Costume Designer’s Toolkit explores the wide-ranging skills required to design costumes for live performance in theatre, dance, opera, and themed entertainment. Arranged in chronological order to create a design, each chapter describes tools, strategies, and techniques costume designers use to create lively and believable characters within a story environment. The book provides a step-by-step outline of the costume design process beginning with developing as an artist and creating an artistic vision for a script. It covers a wide range of topics, including:Assessing the scope of a productionUnderstanding design thinking and the creative processProject management and budget forecastingCollaborating with and leading creative teamsCurrent practices in costume rendering and communicationMixing purchased, rented, stock, and built costumes to form a designDesigning a garment with impactFitting costumes on performersCombining grit and grace for a successful careerEach topic includes case studies and tips from experienced professionals, identifies vital skills, describes techniques, and reveals the essential elements of artistic leadership, collaboration, and cultural acumen. The Costume Designer’s Toolkit is the perfect guidebook for the student, aspiring, or early-career costume designer, to be used alone or in costume design university courses.
Technical Director's Toolkit
Process, Forms, and Philosophies for Successful Technical Direction
AvZachary Stribling,Richard Girtain
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
584 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
In the world of theatre, the technical director is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient realization and implementation of scenery for the stage. The Technical Director’s Toolkit is the first book to address every nut and bolt of this multifaceted job.This book guides readers though the step-by-step processes of technical direction and the responsibilities of the TD in the mounting of a theatrical production. Leadership, management, relationship building, personal responsibility, and problem solving are addressed, demonstrating not only how to become a more efficient and effective TD, but also how to be a collaborative member of a production team that artists will seek to work with again and again. The book also addresses scene shop design, facility repair and maintenance, and finishes with a brief overview of other areas of technical theatre that help round out the far reaching skill set of a successful TD.This book is perfect for university courses in Stagecraft and Technical Direction and for the aspiring Technical Director.
Literary Manager's Toolkit
A Practical Guide for the Theatre
AvSue Healy
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
440 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Literary Manager’s Toolkit is a clear and comprehensive guide to the role of the literary manager in theatre and beyond, focusing on the key skills, networks, and processes that underpin a successful career in this and associated roles.This book outlines the tasks and responsibilities of a literary manager in the selection, development, and production of new plays. In the first part, it outlines the how, when, and why of the literary manager’s main activities, equipping the reader with everything that they will need when approaching this role’s central challenges. The second part provides a selection of practical, accessible, and easy-to-follow materials and workshop suggestions for literary managers who will work with playwrights as they develop their creative writing and dramaturgy skills.This is the go-to resource for the working professional literary manager or dramaturg, and for students on dramaturgy courses in theatre degree programmes.
Literary Manager's Toolkit
A Practical Guide for the Theatre
AvSue Healy
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
1 755 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Literary Manager’s Toolkit is a clear and comprehensive guide to the role of the literary manager in theatre and beyond, focusing on the key skills, networks, and processes that underpin a successful career in this and associated roles.This book outlines the tasks and responsibilities of a literary manager in the selection, development, and production of new plays. In the first part, it outlines the how, when, and why of the literary manager’s main activities, equipping the reader with everything that they will need when approaching this role’s central challenges. The second part provides a selection of practical, accessible, and easy-to-follow materials and workshop suggestions for literary managers who will work with playwrights as they develop their creative writing and dramaturgy skills.This is the go-to resource for the working professional literary manager or dramaturg, and for students on dramaturgy courses in theatre degree programmes.
Dancer's Toolkit
A Step-by-Step Guide for Navigating Your Dance Career
AvVirginie Mécène
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
2 069 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Dancer's Toolkit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Navigating Your Dance Career helps young dancers and dancers at any stage of their career prepare themselves to leap from their initial training to the professional world and begin or continue their journey with a plan and with confidence.Divided into five parts, The Dancer's Toolkit provides the logistics, experience, and encouragement necessary for understanding the reality of a professional dance career. Reinforced by testimonials from a diverse collection of esteemed professional dancers and industry leaders, the book explores the different aspects of a dance career, from training, auditioning, and performing to injury prevention, dancing with a disability, dancing at an advanced age, and more. With a narrative rooted in research, interviews, and personal experience, The Dancer's Toolkit provides a window into the challenging yet rewarding life of a professional dancer.This is the essential companion for anyone wishing to achieve their dream of becoming a professional dancer, whether they are a student in a university dance program, conservatory school, or private studio. The Dancer's Toolkit is an equally rich resource for professionals, teachers, dance administrators, funders, and audiences wishing to learn about the demands, dedication, commitment, and support necessary to achieve a successful career in dance.
Dancer's Toolkit
A Step-by-Step Guide for Navigating Your Dance Career
AvVirginie Mécène
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
455 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Dancer's Toolkit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Navigating Your Dance Career helps young dancers and dancers at any stage of their career prepare themselves to leap from their initial training to the professional world and begin or continue their journey with a plan and with confidence.Divided into five parts, The Dancer's Toolkit provides the logistics, experience, and encouragement necessary for understanding the reality of a professional dance career. Reinforced by testimonials from a diverse collection of esteemed professional dancers and industry leaders, the book explores the different aspects of a dance career, from training, auditioning, and performing to injury prevention, dancing with a disability, dancing at an advanced age, and more. With a narrative rooted in research, interviews, and personal experience, The Dancer's Toolkit provides a window into the challenging yet rewarding life of a professional dancer.This is the essential companion for anyone wishing to achieve their dream of becoming a professional dancer, whether they are a student in a university dance program, conservatory school, or private studio. The Dancer's Toolkit is an equally rich resource for professionals, teachers, dance administrators, funders, and audiences wishing to learn about the demands, dedication, commitment, and support necessary to achieve a successful career in dance.
Costume Supervisor’s Toolkit
Supervising Theatre Costume Production from First Meeting to Final Performance
AvRebecca Pride
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
599 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Costume Supervisor’s Toolkit (2nd edition) explores the multifaceted array of responsibilities of a Costume Supervisor within a theatrical, opera or dance production company.Delving deeper into the nuances of this craft, Pride's updated exploration provides invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of costume design and management. Through detailed case studies, practical advice and expert guidance, this edition underscores the dynamic nature of costume supervision and its enduring significance in the realm of visual storytelling. With insightful anecdotes and practical advice, this guide highlights the importance of effective communication and problem-solving skills in navigating the complexities of costume production. From sourcing fabrics and collaborating with directors and designers, to managing budgets and coordinating fittings, Pride's book illuminates the indispensable role of costume supervision in bringing characters to life on stage and screen. The 2nd edition has been fully updated to include:Expanded common terminologyInformation on period costumesAdditional ideas for styling costumesNew and enlarged images throughoutUpdated information on processes and technology throughoutAspiring costume supervisors and seasoned professionals alike will find this an invaluable resource for mastering the art of costume supervision and elevating the overall quality of their productions.
Costume Supervisor’s Toolkit
Supervising Theatre Costume Production from First Meeting to Final Performance
AvRebecca Pride
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
2 552 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Costume Supervisor’s Toolkit (2nd edition) explores the multifaceted array of responsibilities of a Costume Supervisor within a theatrical, opera or dance production company.Delving deeper into the nuances of this craft, Pride's updated exploration provides invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of costume design and management. Through detailed case studies, practical advice and expert guidance, this edition underscores the dynamic nature of costume supervision and its enduring significance in the realm of visual storytelling. With insightful anecdotes and practical advice, this guide highlights the importance of effective communication and problem-solving skills in navigating the complexities of costume production. From sourcing fabrics and collaborating with directors and designers, to managing budgets and coordinating fittings, Pride's book illuminates the indispensable role of costume supervision in bringing characters to life on stage and screen. The 2nd edition has been fully updated to include:Expanded common terminologyInformation on period costumesAdditional ideas for styling costumesNew and enlarged images throughoutUpdated information on processes and technology throughoutAspiring costume supervisors and seasoned professionals alike will find this an invaluable resource for mastering the art of costume supervision and elevating the overall quality of their productions.
Stage Manager's Toolkit
Templates and Communication Techniques to Guide Your Theatre Production from First Meeting to Final Performance
AvLaurie Kincman
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
455 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The Stage Manager’s Toolkit, Fourth Edition, provides a comprehensive account of the role of the stage manager for live theatre with a focus on both written and verbal communication best practices.The book outlines the duties of the stage manager and assistant stage manager throughout a production, discussing not only what to do but why. It also identifies communication objectives for each phase of production, paperwork to be created, and the necessary questions to be answered to ensure success. This fourth edition includes:a new chapter devoted to documenting movement which includes both intimacy choreography and stage combat; updated and expanded information on using technology and social media; expanded information on the digital prompt book and other digital and web-based tools; updated paperwork examples; more information on Equity practices for the student and early career stage managers. Written for the stage management student and early career stage manager, this book is a perfect addition to any university Stage Management course.A companion website hosts customizable paperwork templates, instructional videos, links to additional information, teacher tools for individual chapters, and a bonus section on teaching stage management. To access these resources, visit www.routledge.com/cw/kincman.
Stage Manager's Toolkit
Templates and Communication Techniques to Guide Your Theatre Production from First Meeting to Final Performance
AvLaurie Kincman
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
1 740 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Stage Manager’s Toolkit, Fourth Edition, provides a comprehensive account of the role of the stage manager for live theatre with a focus on both written and verbal communication best practices.The book outlines the duties of the stage manager and assistant stage manager throughout a production, discussing not only what to do but why. It also identifies communication objectives for each phase of production, paperwork to be created, and the necessary questions to be answered to ensure success. This fourth edition includes:a new chapter devoted to documenting movement which includes both intimacy choreography and stage combat; updated and expanded information on using technology and social media; expanded information on the digital prompt book and other digital and web-based tools; updated paperwork examples; more information on Equity practices for the student and early career stage managers. Written for the stage management student and early career stage manager, this book is a perfect addition to any university Stage Management course.A companion website hosts customizable paperwork templates, instructional videos, links to additional information, teacher tools for individual chapters, and a bonus section on teaching stage management. To access these resources, visit www.routledge.com/cw/kincman.
Wardrobe Supervisor's Toolkit
A Comprehensive Guide to Wardrobe
AvElizabeth Polley
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
540 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Wardrobe Supervisor’s Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Wardrobe is a complete resource for organizing and streamlining the wardrobe process for any live production, with tips and tricks to quickly and seamlessly dress performers for their next scene.This book offers a foundation for anyone wishing to improve their wardrobe skills, as well as specific steps for universities and theater companies to implement into their wardrobe process. Elizabeth Polley draws on professional experiences to provide clear directions, numerous examples, practical forms and lists, and advice for keeping calm and bringing order to backstage costume changes. This toolkit includes paperwork samples, quick-change tricks, laundry solutions, dress rehearsal recommendations, items to have in a wardrobe kit, and much more.This book is written for new and emerging Wardrobe professionals and costume shop managers, as well as students in technical theatre courses, including Costume Technology, Costume Design, Stage Management, and Production Management.
Wardrobe Supervisor's Toolkit
A Comprehensive Guide to Wardrobe
AvElizabeth Polley
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
2 552 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Wardrobe Supervisor’s Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Wardrobe is a complete resource for organizing and streamlining the wardrobe process for any live production, with tips and tricks to quickly and seamlessly dress performers for their next scene.This book offers a foundation for anyone wishing to improve their wardrobe skills, as well as specific steps for universities and theater companies to implement into their wardrobe process. Elizabeth Polley draws on professional experiences to provide clear directions, numerous examples, practical forms and lists, and advice for keeping calm and bringing order to backstage costume changes. This toolkit includes paperwork samples, quick-change tricks, laundry solutions, dress rehearsal recommendations, items to have in a wardrobe kit, and much more.This book is written for new and emerging Wardrobe professionals and costume shop managers, as well as students in technical theatre courses, including Costume Technology, Costume Design, Stage Management, and Production Management.
Properties Director's Toolkit
Managing a Prop Shop for Theatre
AvSandra Strawn,Lisa Schlenker
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
2 552 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
This book explains and provides templates for organizing and managing a prop shop, from pre-production organization to production processes, budgeting, and collaborations with other production areas. It explores how to plan, organize, and maintain a prop shop for safe and efficient production work.
Properties Director's Toolkit
Managing a Prop Shop for Theatre
AvSandra Strawn,Lisa Schlenker
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
643 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
This book explains and provides templates for organizing and managing a prop shop, from pre-production organization to production processes, budgeting, and collaborations with other production areas. It explores how to plan, organize, and maintain a prop shop for safe and efficient production work.
Director's Toolkit
AvRobin Schraft
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
2 789 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The Director’s Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to the role of the theatrical director. Following the chronology of the directing process, the book discusses each stage in precise detail, considering the selection and analysis of the script, the audition process, casting, character development, rehearsals, how to self-evaluate a production and everything in between. Drawing on the author’s own experience in multiple production roles, the book highlights the relationship between the director, stage manager and designer, exploring how the director should be involved in all elements of the production process. Featuring a unique exploration of directing in special circumstances, the book includes chapters on directing nonrealistic plays, musicals, alternative theatre configurations, and directing in an educational environment. The book includes detailed illustrations, step-by-step checklists, and opportunities for further exploration, offering a well-rounded foundation for aspiring directors.

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Production Manager's Toolkit

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Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit

Projection Designer’s Toolkit

Projection Designer’s Toolkit

Voice Coach's Toolkit

Voice Coach's Toolkit

Lighting Supervisor's Toolkit

Lighting Supervisor's Toolkit

Scenic Charge Artist's Toolkit

Scenic Charge Artist's Toolkit

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Dance and Opera Stage Manager's Toolkit

Costume Designer's Toolkit

Costume Designer's Toolkit

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Literary Manager's Toolkit

Literary Manager's Toolkit

Dancer's Toolkit

Dancer's Toolkit

Costume Supervisor’s Toolkit

Costume Supervisor’s Toolkit

Stage Manager's Toolkit

Stage Manager's Toolkit

Wardrobe Supervisor's Toolkit

Wardrobe Supervisor's Toolkit

Properties Director's Toolkit

Properties Director's Toolkit

Director's Toolkit