Author: James SeabrightPublisher:
ISBN: 9781854595379
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Intended for producers at student or amateur level. The first how-to book of its kind on the subject of producing.
I Wanna Be a Producer
Author: John BreglioPublisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495063690
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
(Applause Books). What does a "producer" actually do? How does one travel from that great idea for a show to a smash hit opening night on Broadway? John Breglio cannot guarantee you a hit, but he does take the reader on a fascinating journey behind-the-scenes to where he himself once stood as a child, dreaming about the theatre. Part memoir, part handbook, I Wanna Be a Producer is a road map to the hows and wherefores, the dos and don'ts of producing a Broadway play, written by a Broadway veteran with more than 40 years of experience. This comprehensive and highly informative book features practical analysis and concepts for the producer and is filled with entertaining anecdotes from Breglio's illustrious career as a leading theatrical lawyer and producer. Breglio recounts not only his first-hand knowledge of the crucial legal and business issues faced by a producer, but also his experiences behind the scenes with literally hundreds of producers, playwrights, composers, and directors, including such theatre luminaries as Michael Bennett, Joe Papp, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Patti Lupone, August Wilson, and Mel Brooks. Whether you are a working or aspiring producer, an investor, or are just curious about the backstage reality of the theater, Breglio shares his knowledge and experience of the industry, conveying practical information set against the real-life stories of those who have devoted their lives to the craft.
Author: Stephen UnwinOne Year on Broadway
Author: Kathryn McKendryPublisher:
ISBN: 9781735610016
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Have you ever been so touched by a story that it changed your life? One Year on Broadway is the unlikely true story of two musical theater fans whose lives were forever changed by seeing a touring production of Once on This Island in 1992. What they saw that night was a version of their own story played out on the stage and it gave them the courage to fight for their own forbidden love. Twenty-five years later, by some strange twist of fate, they were led back to the Island where they ignored conventional wisdom, took a leap of faith, and became co-producers of the Tony Award winning Broadway Revival of Once on This Island. This is their love letter to the musical that gave them more than they ever could have imagined
Let's Put on a Show!
Author: Stewart F. LanePublisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9781557837592
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
For novice and first-time theatre producers at all levels, but especially in community and regional theatre. Offers how-tos on the fundamentals of every aspect of production.
How to Produce a West End Show
Author: Julius GreenPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849435235
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Revised and updated edition: Coming November 2014 How to Produce A West End Show demystifies the working world of live theatre. This is an insider account that maps an entry route into the industry and examines the challenges faced by West End producers. • How to budget and finance a show • How to assemble a cast and creative team • How to work with writers, directors and designers • How to book a West End theatre and a pre-West End tour • How to advertise and market your show Julius Green shares the experience he’s gained as one of the UK’s most prolific theatre producers to illuminate the glamorous, gritty process of putting on a West End show. A compelling read for anyone who works in or is interested in the theatre.
Author: Ken LudwigThe Ultimate Musical Writer's Planner
Author: Holly ReedPublisher: Musicalwriters.com LLC
ISBN: 9780578746159
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The Ultimate Musical Writer's Planner is an all-in-one workbook to help you brainstorm, develop, plan and calendar your new musical. You'll find guides on outlining story structure and character development, charts for determining vocal ranges and rhyme patterns, checklists for readings and marketing, goal planning sheets, a monthly planning calendar, and much, much more. It's a 240+ page musical planner and workbook to take you from concept to stage. Sections Include: Getting Started, The Book & Story Structure, Character Development, Writing the Script, Music & Songwriting, Development & Readings, Submissions & Marketing, Setting Goals, Monthly Planner, Contacts & Important Info, Recommended Resources, and Notes & Brainstorming. Writing a musical isn't easy, and it can take years of work to successfully move it from idea to stage. This workbook will help you feel less overwhelmed and hopefully trigger some important ideas. It may even one day become a treasured memento of the journey.
Becoming a Film Producer
Author: Boris KachkaPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501159437
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A revealing guide to a career as a film producer written by acclaimed author Boris Kachka and based on the real-life experiences of award-winning producers—required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession. At the center of every successful film is a producer. Producers bring films to life by orchestrating the major players—screenwriters, directors, talent, distributors, financiers—to create movie magic. Bestselling author and journalist Boris Kachka shadows award-winning producers Fred Berger and Michael London and emerging producer Siena Oberman as movies are pitched, financed, developed, shot, and released. Fly between Los Angeles and New York, with a stop in Utah at the Sundance Film Festival, for a candid look at this high-stakes profession. Learn how the industry has changed over the decades—from the heyday of studios to the reign of streaming platforms. Gain insight and wisdom from these masters’ years of experience producing films, from the indie darlings Sideways and Milk to Academy Award–winning blockbusters like La La Land. Here is how the job is performed at the highest level.
Introduction to Production
Author: Robert I. Sutherland-CohenPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1317211766
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Introduction to Production: Creating Theatre Onstage, Backstage, & Offstage defines the collaborative art of making theatre and the various job positions that go into realizing a production. Beginning with an overview of the art and industry of theatre, the book shows how theatre has evolved through history. The book then breaks down the nuts and bolts of the industry by looking at each professional role within it: from the topmost position of the producer down to the gopher, or production assistant. Each of these positions are defined along with their respective duties, rules, and resources that figure in obtaining these jobs. Each chapter offers exercises, links to videos and websites, review quizzes, and suggested readings to learn more about the creation and production of theatre.
