Stage Management and Theatre Administration

Stage Management and Theatre Administration

Stage Management and Theatre Administration – One part of a five-part series designed to help the amateur and student to develop their theatre skills. The author looks at drama as it is now and offers imaginative approaches to classical and less conventional theatre – mime, spectacle, musicals, outdoor shows and productions in unusual settings.. He stresses the importance of teamwork and planning and shows how with a creative use of resources outstanding results can be achieved.

This highly successful series has been thoroughly revised and updated. It is indispensable to all who wish to develop their theatre skills. Each volume contains:

• creatice ideas
• practical advice on time management, successful budgeting and team work
• specially commissioned photographs and illustrations, invaluable charts, schedules and checklists
• expertly written texts

About the author:

Series editor, David Mayer, was formerly Head of the Department of Drama at Manchester University and is now an Honorary Research Professor.

Terry Hawkins has worked extensively in theatre administration, most recently at the Oxford Stage Company and London’s Young Vic Theatre.

Pauline Menear teaches stage management at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London.