Building the Successful Theater Company

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Pub Date Jan 11 2011 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
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The second edition of Building the Successful Theater Company takes readers even deeper into the world of theatrical production, examining in great depth the financial realities of establishing-and maintaining-a successful organization. This indispensable reference, written by a theater veteran and frequent contributor to such magazines as Glamour, Marie Claire, and Seventeen, is updated to include more theater company profiles with expert advice to better reveal the pitfalls, passions, and practicalities of the theater industry. The author's been-there-done-that personal experiences along with the wisdom of esteemed theater company heads will encourage readers to aim high and overcome challenges to accomplish all of their creative and financial objectives. No other book contains the unique insights and sound advice found in this indispensable reference.

Lisa Mulcahy is a theater teacher, director, performer, and multimedia writer. She was cowriter and stage director of the hit Off-Broadway musical Renegade Sluts on Bikes and was directed by Edward Albee in her appearance in his play Malcom. Her articles have been published in such magazines as Stage Direction, Teaching Theatre, Marie Claire, Glamour, and Seventeen. She lives in New York City.

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Advance Praise

"For anyone who has ever harbored aspirations of launching their own theater company from the ground up, this book serves as a terrific primer on how to do so. Whether it's finding the right staff, dealing with unions or navigating financial challenges, Lisa Mulcahy shows in clear and unsparing detail how all budding theater entrepreneurs can crystallize their dreams into successful reality."

-Iris Dorbian, author of Great Producers: Visionaries of the American Theater and former editor, Stage Directions magazine

"Building the Successful Theater Company is a potent mixture of practical advice and fascinating oral history from some of the most forward-thinking theaters around. Mulcahy doesn't just lay out sound guidelines for attaining success, but let's those who have achieved it share their experience in their own words, offering an invaluable roadmap for those starting on their own journey."

-Jacob Coakley, editor, Stage Directions magazine

"For anyone who has ever harbored aspirations of launching their own theater company from the ground up, this book serves as a terrific primer on how to do so. Whether it's finding the right staff...

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Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781581157611
PRICE $24.95 (USD)
PAGES 256

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