The Production manager's toolkit : successful production management in theatre and performing arts

Author

• Gillett, Cary

Additional Author(s)

• Sheehan, Jay

Publisher

Abingdon, Oxon: Rouledge, 2017

Language

English

ISBN

9781138838840

Series

Subject(s)

• PERFORMING ARTS-PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION-HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.
• THEATER-PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION-HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.

Notes

. . Index: p. 251-254

Abstract

"The production manager's toolkit is a comprehensive introduction to a career in theatrical and special event production for new and aspiring professionals, given by expert voices in the field. The book discusses management techniques, communication skills, and relationship building tactics to create effective and successful production managers. With a focus on management theory, advice from top production managers provide insights into budgeting, scheduling, meetings, hiring, maintaining safety, and more. Through interviews and case studies, the history and techniques of production management are explored throughout a variety of entertainment venues: theatre, dance, opera, and special events. The book includes references, tools, templates, and checklists; and a companion website contains downloadable paperwork and links to other useful resources such as unions, venues, and vendors"--Publisher's website.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xii, 254 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Part 1. Hard and soft skills --
Communication --
Relationships --
Management techniques and theory --
Planning and scheduling --
Meetings --
Money and budget --
Hiring and casting --
Safety --

Part 2. Connecting it to the work. --
Theatre --
Opera --
Dance --
Rock and roll --
Symphony music --
Presenting --
Co-productions --
Touring --
Special events --
Concluding with balance.

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