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_b.V48 2019
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100 1 _aVitale, Michael
_c(Production manager),
_eauthor.
_916872
245 1 0 _aIntroduction to the art of stage management :
_ba practical guide to working in the theatre and beyond /
_cMichael Vitale.
264 1 _aLondon ;
_aNew York :
_bMethuen Drama,
_c2019.
300 _aix, 183 pages;
_c24 cm.
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_bn
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_bnc
_2rdacarrier
490 0 _aIntroductions to theatre
501 _aP.B
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 _aRole of the stage manager -- Pre-production -- The production process- rehearsal room -- The production process- technical rehearsals -- Running the show -- Working with others -- Role of the stage manager : opera -- Role of the stage manager : music -- Role of the stage manager : special events -- Role of the stage manager : theme parks -- Role of the stage manager : cruise ships -- Other avenues for you stage management skills.
520 _a"How do you develop the craft and skills of stage management for today's theatre industry? And how can these same skills be applied in a variety of entertainment settings to help you develop a rewarding and successful career? Drawing on his diverse experience working with companies from across the performing arts spectrum in venues from the Hollywood Bowl to the Barbican Centre in London, Michael Vitale offers a practical resource on the art of stage management for new and established stage managers. Besides providing detailed coverage of the role within theatre, the book uniquely explores the field of stage management in numerous branches of the entertainment industry. From theatre, opera, and theme parks, to cruise ships, special events, and dance, stage managers are an integral part of keeping productions running, and this book offers guidance on each distinct area to equip you for a varied and successful career. Written with candour and filled with real-world examples, the book examines the nuts and bolts of the job at each stage of the production process: from preproduction, room rehearsal, technical rehearsal, through to running the show. Vitale considers the skills needed to work with a myriad of different people, explores the traits of a successful stage manager, and helps you to hone and evaluate your own practice. Whether you are exploring the field for the first time or are a veteran looking to diversify your resumé, Introduction to the Art of Stage Management will provide insight, practical information, and useful tips to help along the way. An accompanying Companion Website features a range of time-saving templates and forms, such as schedule templates and scene samples"--
650 0 _aStage management.
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