| Edition |
[2nd ed.] |
| Description |
x, 406 p. ; 22 cm. |
| Note |
Previously published as: The back stage guide to working in regional theater : jobs for actors and other theater professionals. New York : Back Stage Books, 2007. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 401-403). |
| Contents |
Everything you need to know about working in American theatre ... from the professionals! -- A brief history of theatre in America -- Career planning -- The American theatre employment universe -- American theatre's major employers totalling over 1,000 theatre companies -- Survival strategies and directories for lifelong planning -- Leaving a legacy. |
| Summary |
"This is the indispensable career guide for anyone interested in the theatre: the complete A to Z culled from industry expert Jim Volz's experience and interviews with many voices in the theatre community. This guide is your first port of call from how to get your foot in the door to where, when and how to advance your career. In addition to advice, inspiration and strategies for all working practitioners, not just actors, it also features extensive listings and directories for regional companies, commercial theatre, festivals, touring companies, university theatres and children's productions."--Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Theater -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
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Acting -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Volz, Jim, 1953-
Back stage guide to working in regional theater.
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| Added Title |
Working in American theater |
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American theatre |
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American theater |
| ISBN |
9781408134733 (pbk.) |
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140813473X (pbk.) |
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