Production collaboration in the theatre : guiding principles /
Rufus Bonds Jr., Maria Cominis, and Mark Ramont.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Production Collaboration in the Theatre reveals the ingredients of proven successful collaborations in academic and professional theatre training, where respect, trust, and inclusivity are encouraged and roles are defined with a clear and unified vision. Garnering research from conversations with over 100 theatre professionals on Broadway and in Regional and Educational Theatre, the authors provide multiple approaches to working together that are designed to help students and teachers of theatre discover and develop the collaborative tools that work best for them. Each chapter offers practical application with discussion prompts from real-life scenarios to practice and develop critical problem-solving skills necessary for theatre artists to navigate common collaboration challenges. Compelling topical case studies and insightful interviews invite readers to explore the principles of collaboration and inspire them to build joyful, equitable, and collaborative relationships in academic and professional settings. Production Collaboration for the Theatre offers theatre faculty and students a practical approach to developing interpersonal skills necessary for a lifetime career in collaborating in the theatre. An ideal resource for actors, directors, designers and production teams, this book provides theatre artists in training with an opportunity to develop their collaborative style that will guide and support the longevity of a successful career"--
Rufus Bonds Jr. (AEA, SDC) is is the resident director of The Lion King on Broadway and an an assistant professor for musical theatre performance in the Syracuse University Department of Drama. He is recognized nationally and internationally as a director, actor, and writer. Productions include: London - Porgy in Porgy and Bess at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre; baritone- soloist for Duke Ellington's Sacred Music , Carnegie Hall; Broadway - Rent, Once on This Island , and Parade (Drama Desk nomination for Best Supporting Actor); national tours - The Color Purple as Mister, The Lion King as Mufasa, Miss Saigon as John. Directing projects range from Lysistrata to Into the Woods. Rufus is a Eugene O'Neill semi- fi nalist for his play The Sisters of Rosewall High . "Have Faith" Maria Cominis (AEA, SAG-AFTRA, DG, NAAT), is an actor, playwright, author, and Professor of Acting at California State University Fullerton Department of Theatre and Dance. She is also a master teacher of the Uta Hagen and Michael Chekhov techniques. Her television credits include Desperate Housewives, New Girl, All My Children, and One Life to Live, and her theatre credits include Bernarda Alba, Diviners, Ivanov, and Knives are Silent. For more information, visit www.mariacominis.com. Mark Ramont (Associate Artist Ford's Theatre) worked professionally as a director and theatre administrator for over 25 years before becoming Head of Directing at California State University, Fullerton. He was associate artistic director at NYC's Circle Rep, where he worked with professionals such as Anne Bogart, Paula Vogel, and Joe Mantello. He is the recipient of the Princess Grace Foundation USA's Statuette Award.
Musicals--Production and direction. Theater--Production and direction. Artistic collaboration. Théâtre--Production et mise en scène. Collaboration artistique. PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General Artistic collaboration. Musicals--Production and direction. Theater--Production and direction.