Essentials of Stage Management
- ISBN-10
- 0713665289
- ISBN-13
- 9780713665284
- Series
- Essentials of Stage Management
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-09-20
- Publisher
- A&C Black
- Author
- Peter Maccoy
Description
Good stage management is key to the smooth running of any theatrical production and, as technology continues to develop and regulations tighten, the responsibilities of the stage manager have never been greater. In this essential guide, Peter Maccoy examines the qualities and skills necessary for effective management, stressing the importance of understanding both the creative and the technical processes involved in theatre. From negotiating contracts through to rehearsals, performance and post-production, Essentials of Stage Management is packed with invaluable advice on every aspect of the job and every type of theatre.
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