The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management
by Thomas A. Kelly
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The Most Widely Used Manual For Aspiring And Veteran Stage Managers - Now Revised and Expanded The next best thing to shadowing a Broadway stage manager, this detailed, behind-the-scenes book as been brought completely up to date. First published in 1991, it is widely used and has been lauded as the most comprehensive, educational book on stage management available. From preproduction planning and first rehersals to opening night and final strike, all the essentials of the profession are show more presented here in a friendly, engaging style. Blending how-to information with anecdotes from his own career, author Thomas A. Kelly explains the entire theatrical process, including: - Organizing all rehearsals and performances - Maintaining the working script, cue sheets, and daily records - Supervising the technical aspects of the show - Running shows outdoors and at other non-theatrical venues - Dealing with performers and crew members on all levels This new edition reflects all the latest developments and innovations in the industry and adds a totally new chapter on opera stage management, complete with an in-depth breakdown of the challenges this style of production presents. The text is supported by sample documents, diagrams, and charts that straddle time-honored approaches with what can be generated by today's computer software. All the latest stage machinery is discussed, along with tips on finding employment. This guide remians the first choice for anyone who works in any branch of the profession, whether amateur, educational, or professional. show lessTags
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There are a number of great Stage Management books out there, more well written ones than for any of the other backstage how-to areas, perhaps because stage management is about organization. Also many of these are written by those who have had distinguished pro careers. In other arenas the writing is often by Profs seeking tenure! Besides being a great book there is one thing that recommends this work well beyond the seminal text by Stern, and that is the price. The Kelly book does not price gouge so I'd say support it, especially if you are a university teacher.
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Thomas A. Kelly has been a professional stage manager and production manager for over forty years. He most recently worked as Production Stage Manager for New York City Opera and before that on Broadway and major production venues in New York City and nationally. He has taught Stage Management at Rutgers, SUNY Purchase, and Columbia University and show more is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from USITT. show less
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- The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management
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- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 792.068 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Stage presentations modified standard subdivisions Organizations and management Stage Management
- LCC
- PN2085 .K45 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Drama Dramatic representation. The theater The stage and accessories
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- 164
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- Reviews
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- (4.35)
- Languages
- Chinese, English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 5
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