LEADER 05167nam 2200613 450 001 9910790918403321 005 20230725015219.0 010 $a1-4081-5231-2 010 $a1-4081-5232-0 035 $a(CKB)2550000001289686 035 $a(EBL)833616 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000665238 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11395231 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000665238 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10635304 035 $a(PQKB)11579901 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC833616 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC6163123 035 $a(EXLCZ)992550000001289686 100 $a20200722h20112007 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aWorking in American theatre $ea brief history, career guide and resource book for over 1,000 theatres /$fJim Volz 205 $a2nd ed. 210 1$aLondon :$cMethuen Drama,$d2011. 210 4$dİ2007 215 $a1 online resource (417 p.) 225 1 $aBackstage 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-4081-3473-X 311 $a1-306-72817-7 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references. 327 $aCover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; Part 1 Everything you need to know about working in American theatre . . . from the professionals!; Life lessons from America's artists and executives; Part 2 A brief history of theatre in America; Carrying the artistic torch; Part 3 Career planning; Career-planning needs; Networking survival skills for theatre pros young and old; Strategic time and life management for savvy regional theatre artists; 10 timely tips for savvy American theatre artists; 19 terrible distractions that erode productivity 327 $a29 wonderful ways to seize control of your own lifeUnderstanding human behavior is the key to successful work in the arts; Advice to American theatre workers everywhere; 16 wonderful ways to improve your life in the theatre; 5 tips for starting a new job; A short cast of characters: people you need to know in the theatre; Sample organizational chart; Part 4 The American theatre employment universe; 100 prime sources; 10 pertinent publications; 10 websites to open up your web world; 10 challenging books to power your acting career; 15 quirky books on working in New York and beyond 327 $a10 bountiful books on directing, design, producing, and production10 largest American cities in order of size; New York, NY; 15 quick links and websites to put you in touch with Broadway, Off-Broadway and beyond; Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Phoenix, Arizona; San Diego, California; San Antonio, Texas; Dallas, Texas; San Jose, California; 10 of the friendliest theatre cities for your consideration; Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; Boston, Massachusetts and surrounding areas; Denver, Colorado; Minneapolis, Minnesota 327 $aOrange County, CaliforniaOrlando, Florida; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Washington, DC; 10 service organizations; 10 regional/national audition and job sites; 10 city and surrounding area websites; 10 unions/alliances/societies/guilds/agencies; Part 5 American theatre's major employers totalling over 1,000 theatre companies; 99 major American theatres; 400+ Theatre Communications Group (TCG) theatres; 200+ Shakespeare festivals; 130+ children's theatre and youth theatre programs; 140+ musical theatres including an introduction to NAMT and ASCAP; 112+ outdoor theatres 327 $a300+ theatre opportunities you seldom hear about in major trade magazines25+ cruise line producers; 30+ dinner theatres; 60+ touring theatre companies; 100+ murder mystery theatres; 110+ theme and amusement parks; 40+ universities affiliated with professional theatres; Part 6 Survival strategies and directories for lifelong planning; 12 tips for stress reduction: staying fit for life; 15 notes for actors from New York professionals; A brief directory of theatre-related labor unions, guilds, and associations; Part 7 Leaving a legacy; Lively stories of mentoring glories 327 $aA final note: discover a life worth living 330 $a""I cannot think of a better book for aspiring and working actors, craftspeople, artists, and managers"" Kent Thompson, Artistic Director, Denver Center Theatre Company, Past President TCG Board of Directors ""It''s time for a new look at the complexity and richness of America''s growing theatrical landscapre and Jim Volz is just the person to provide that overview"" Lesley Schisgall Currier, Managing Director, Marin Shakespeare Company Working in American Theatre is a coast-to-coast overview of the opportunities awaiting theatre practitioners in every discipline. Featuring tips from Americ 410 0$aBackstage 606 $aTheater$xVocational guidance 615 0$aTheater$xVocational guidance. 676 $a792.023 700 $aVolz$b Jim$f1953-$01513041 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910790918403321 996 $aWorking in American theatre$93748815 997 $aUNINA