A Practical Guide to Working in Theatre

A Practical Guide to Working in Theatre
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 161
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ISBN-10 : 9781408142202
ISBN-13 : 1408142201
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Book Synopsis A Practical Guide to Working in Theatre by : Gill Foreman

Download or read book A Practical Guide to Working in Theatre written by Gill Foreman and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-01-11 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Live theatre is an exciting, challenging profession - but how is professional theatre actually made? What are the roles and what does each person do? Which pathways lead into the profession? What skills are necessary to each role and how does the job differ according to the size of theatre or company? Written by the Acting Head of the Young People's Programme at the Royal Shakespeare Co. and former Director of Education at the Bristol Old Vic, this is a book for new entrants in the theatre industry needing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how theatre is made. It covers each role including director, designer, sound and lighting, front of house, playwright and many more. Each chapter looks in detail at what each role entails, the main people who it involves working alongside and the skills required. Interviews with a number of key practitioners for each role provide authoritative and clear advice and insight for the reader. The book features interviews with all of the following and many more besides: Nick Hytner (National Theatre), Simon Reade (Bristol Old Vic), Mike Shepperd (founder and performer, Kneehigh), Emma Rice (Artistic Director, Kneehigh), Rachel Kavanaugh (Birmingham Rep), Tim Crouch (Writer/Director/Performer), Anne Tipton (Director), Stephen Jeffries (Playwright), David Edgar (Playwright) and Jack Bradley (Literary Manager).


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