Careers In Technical Theater

Author : Mike Lawler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1581158033
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers in Technical Theater written by Mike Lawler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to make it big on Broadway—as a techie? Or how about working in smaller regional theater? Careers in Technical Theater explains more than twenty different careers from the perspective of successful theater artists. Included are specialties that have been around for decades, as well as those still emerging in the field. Concise information is provided on job duties, estimated earnings, recommended training, examples of career paths, and the insights are given of working pros in management, scenery, audio/visual, costumes, video and projection, engineering, and theatrical systems. There’s even a detailed appendix on finding on-the-job training as an intern, apprentice, or paid worker. For anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes life in the theater,Careers in Technical Theater is a priceless resource. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Author : Tal Sanders
Publisher : Pacific University
ISBN 13 : 9781945398872
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Technical Theatre written by Tal Sanders and published by Pacific University. This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An Introduction to Technical Theatre draws on the author's experience in both the theatre and the classroom over the last 30 years. Intended as a resource for both secondary and post-secondary theatre courses, this text provides a comprehensive overview of technical theatre, including terminology and general practices. Introduction to Technical Theatre's accessible format is ideal for students at all levels, including those studying technical theatre as an elective part of their education. The text's modular format is also intended to assist teachers approach the subject at their own pace and structure, a necessity for those who may regularly rearrange their syllabi around productions and space scheduling" -- From publisher website.

Author : Christin Essin
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472054961
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Working Backstage written by Christin Essin and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2021-09-20 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Places backstage workers in the spotlight to acknowledge their essential roles in creating Broadway magic

Author : Drew Campbell
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1581153449
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Technical Theater for Nontechnical People written by Drew Campbell and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an indispensable resource designed to help producers, actors, dancers, playwrights, directors, event planners, press agents, and anyone else involved in live performance, understand and utilize every aspect of the backstage environment. Updated to reflect today's fast changing technology, this book will teach you: What you need to know about technical theater and why. What to look for when choosing a space for your show. How to communicate with lighting, scenery, audio, and costume designers. How to stage manage an effective show or presentation.

Author : Ali Duffy
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492592730
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers in Dance written by Ali Duffy and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never before has a greater variety of careers been available in dance—and never before has such comprehensive, expert guidance on those burgeoning careers been accessible in one book. Careers in Dance is a master guide that will help students navigate the expanding opportunities in dance and familiarize current professionals with potential career choices that best align with their pursuits and strengths. This highly practical text offers a wealth of information on career options in a variety of settings and with a variety of focuses, including commercial ventures, scholarly pursuits, administrative avenues, medical and scientific settings, and interdisciplinary opportunities. Readers are guided in discovering their deepest interests and learning how to translate their unique strengths into rich and fulfilling careers. In keeping with recent trends in higher education dance programs, Careers in Dance spotlights entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities for dancers, delving into an array of options and offering much-needed advice. The book covers some of the social and cultural influences that affect success in the field, and it explores various career opportunities: K-12 and postsecondary dance education Dance studios Performance, choreography, and production Dance research, analytical writing, and journalism Dance administration and advocacy Dance science, therapy, and medical and somatic practices Private competition companies Technical theater and related areas The text also helps readers understand the connections between dance and other disciplines. For example, it details the interdisciplinary opportunities involving technology, technical theater, and media. It also notes the possibilities for continued education in graduate school programs and suggests approaches to acclimating to life as a working professional. Careers in Dance offers two recurring elements throughout the book: Profiles of, and interviews with, esteemed professional dancers, revealing their real-world experiences and affording insights into different dance careers Reflection prompts that encourage self-reflection and prepare readers to seek career development and career advancement opportunities This text explores the opportunities dance students and professionals can pursue, helps them pinpoint their areas of interest and strengths, and equips them to create their unique paths to a fulfilling career in dance. In doing so, Careers in Dance provides the advice and strategies dancers need to actualize their own destinies in dance.

Author : Anna Borisovna Labykina
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Source material for a guide to choosing a career path in technical theatre written by Anna Borisovna Labykina and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Alesha Tatum-Howe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My West End: An Introduction to Careers in Technical Theatre written by Alesha Tatum-Howe and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this guide you will find worksheets which accompany each episode of the documentary series, My West End. These worksheets can be used to check for understanding, assess critical thinking and synthesise information which has been viewed.

Author : Lucia Mauro
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 : 9780844243283
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers for the Stagestruck & Other Dramatic Types written by Lucia Mauro and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1997 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiring Careers for You series shows career explorers how to examine the job market through the unique lens of their own interests--and find new happiness in the workplace. Vital information on each job includes: . . The latest data on training and education . Stories of success from each field . Advice on assessing job skills and marketing them well in an interview . Expert advice on finding and getting the job . Resources for further career exploration in each specific field . .

Author : Jan Weingarten Greenberg
Publisher : Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Theater Careers written by Jan Weingarten Greenberg and published by Henry Holt Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1983 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses backstage careers in the theater such as those of producer, manager, director, press agent, casting director, musician, lighting designer, propertyman, carpenter, and dresser. Includes interviews with persons working in the various fields.

Author : John Kaluta
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1581159404
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Perfect Stage Crew written by John Kaluta and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-01-13 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is an indispensable, nuts-and-bolts guide to putting on a stunning, low-budget show in less than 40 days! The Perfect Stage Crew explains the pitfalls to avoid and provides solutions to the most common as well as most complex stage performance problems. Readers without Broadway-size budgets and resources will learn the low-cost, low-tech approaches to painting scenery, building sets, hanging lights, setting cues, and operating sound. They’ll also find crucial guidance for generating publicity, preparing tickets, technical rehearsals, and more.