| Author | : Daniel A. Ionazzi |
| Publisher | : Betterway Books |
| Total Pages | : 190 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 9781558702424 |
Offers advice, for both professional and amateur stage managers, on putting on a show, discussing its three phases, and includes information on the organizational structure of theaters and how to manage human behavior
| Author | : Lawrence Stern |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 419 |
| Release | : 2015-09-04 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1317343905 |
Revered as the authoritative resource for stage management, this text offers students a practical manual on how to stage manage in all theater environments. Rich with practical resources — checklists, diagrams, examples, forms and step-by-step directions — Stage Management eschews excessive discussion of philosophy and gets right to the essential materials and processes of putting on a production. In addition to sharing his own expertise, Stern has gathered practical advice from working stage managers of Broadway, off-Broadway, touring companies, regional, community, and 99-seat Equity waiver theaters.
| Author | : Emily Roth |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 213 |
| Release | : 2016-11-18 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1317336526 |
Stage Management Basics touches on basic principles for stage management for theatre, dance, and opera productions. Without assuming any intrinsic prior knowledge of the theatrical field and its associated, specialized terminology, this book covers every aspect of the stage management, from reading a script, meeting with a director and theatre staff, and auditioning, to constructing green digital scripts, communication best practices, and opening night protocol. Additionally, this book features multiple appendices containing stage management form templates, blank version of which are available on its companion website. This book is for the beginning Stage Management student.
| Author | : Laurie Kincman |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 410 |
| Release | : 2016-11-25 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1317292596 |
The Stage Manager’s Toolkit 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. The book identifies communication objectives for each phase of production, paperwork to be created, and the necessary questions to be answered in order to ensure success. This book was written for Stage Management courses in Theatre programs and for the working professional.
| Author | : Peter Maccoy |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 2014-02-13 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1408149699 |
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.
| Author | : Daniel Bond |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : 2013-10-08 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 113585890X |
This popular book describes in detail a stage manager's job. It provides those just starting out in the profession with a solid grounding in theatre stage management practices and procedures. The disciplines of lighting, set design and sound are discussed but the main focus is the management of these elements and the processes and scheduling that go together to provide effective results. Chronologically following the production of a play, the book starts with pre-production planning and progresses to opening night. With easy reference checklists and a full glossary, it is the essential guide to stage management.
| Author | : Lisa Porter |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 93 |
| Release | : 2019-12-06 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1351130811 |
Stage Management Theory as a Guide to Practice offers theory and methodology for developing a unique stage management style, preparing stage managers to develop an adaptive approach for the vast and varied scope of the production process, forge their own path, and respond to the present moment with care and creativity. This book provides tactile adaptive strategies, enabling stage managers to navigate diverse populations, venues, and projects. Experiential stories based on extensive experience with world-renowned artists exemplify the practices and provide frameworks for self-reflection, synthesis, and engagement with theory-guided practice. This book empowers stage managers to include the ‘How You’ with ‘How To’ by flexing collaborative muscles and engaging tools to guide any collaborative project to fruition with creativity, curiosity, and the drive to build connections. Exploring topics such as group dynamics, ethics, culture, conflict resolution, and strategic communication, Stage Management Theory as a Guide to Practice: Cultivating a Creative Approach is an essential tool for advanced stage management students, educators, and professionals.
| Author | : Gail Pallin |
| Publisher | : MIT Press |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Drama |
| ISBN | : 9781854597342 |
This essential handbook is aimed at students, graduates, and all aspirants to stage managership, whether amateur or professional, whether the production is on a large or small scale. "The clearest and most practical comprehensive work on the subject that I have seen."--The Stage
| Author | : Larry Fazio |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 429 |
| Release | : 2017-01-12 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1315405652 |
Stage Manager: the Professional Experience—Refreshed takes the reader through all aspects of the craft of stage management in theatre, from prompt books and technology to relationships and people management. Using interviews with other professional stage managers, the author provides a practical, experience-based guide for students and aspiring professionals alike, offering an extensive discussion of what makes a good stage manager and working through the life of a production.
