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| Author | : Frederic B. Vogel |
| Publisher | : Hal Leonard Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 419 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1557836523 |
Presents contributions from agents, directors, production designers, general managers, fundraisers, marketing directors, theatrical attorneys, and producers in theater to create this guide for commercial theater producers.
| Author | : Ben Hodges |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2007-01-01 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1476849196 |
Now in its 25th year, the Commercial Theater Institute sponsors an annual intensive program in New York for individuals interested in producing or investing in the theatre that attracts people from all over the world. The top working theatre professionals offer hard, factual information to those interested in producing for Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway, anywhere in North America, as well as in the United Kingdom. The Commercial Theater Institute Guide to Producing Plays and Musicals now collects for the first time the cream of the crop of that advice, from the noted theatre professionals who participate in the program, in their own words. Interviews, contributions, and a resource directory are included from 30 theatre professionals who have won a total of 45 Tony Awards. Agents, directors, production designers, general managers, fundraisers, marketing directors, producers, and theatrical attorneys all offer invaluable advice in a book that will be the definitive resource in its field.
| Author | : James Seabright |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 9781854595379 |
Intended for producers at student or amateur level. The first how-to book of its kind on the subject of producing.
| Author | : John Breglio |
| Publisher | : Hal Leonard Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2016-04-01 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1495063690 |
(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 | : Tim Donahue |
| Publisher | : Univ of South Carolina Press |
| Total Pages | : 182 |
| Release | : 2020-08-04 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1643360752 |
For decades roughly 80 percent of commercial Broadway productions have failed to recoup their original investments. In light of this shocking and harsh reality, how does the show go on? Tim Donahue and Jim Patterson answer this question and many others in this updated edition of their popular, straightforward guide to understanding professional theater finances and the economic realities of theater production. This revised edition of Stage Money not only includes the latest financial information and illuminating examples of key concepts; it has been enhanced with a discussion of the stagehands' union plus a new chapter on marketing for the theater. These new elements combined with the essentials of the first edition create an expansive overview of the contemporary theater business. Stage Money is designed for theater enthusiasts and professionals interested in understanding the inner workings of this industry today and its challenges for the future. Ken Davenport, two-time Tony Award winner, Broadway and Off Broadway theater producer, blogger, writer, and owner of Davenport Theatrical Enterprises writer, offers a foreword.
| Author | : Mitch Weiss |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 269 |
| Release | : 2015-07-14 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1621534766 |
New York’s Broadway theatre scene has long been viewed as the “top of the heap” in the world theatre community. Taking lessons from the very best, this innovative guide delves into the business side of the renowned industry to explain just how its system functions. For anyone interested in pursuing a career on Broadway, or who wants to grow a theatre in any other part of the world, The Business of Broadway offers an in-depth analysis of the infrastructure at the core of successful theatre. Manager/producer Mitch Weiss and actor/writer Perri Gaffney take readers behind the scenes to reveal what the audience—and even the players and many producers—don’t know about how Broadway works, describing more than 200 jobs that become available for every show. A variety of performers, producers, managers, and others involved with the Broadway network share valuable personal experience in interviews discussing what made a show a hit or a miss, and how some of the rules, regulations, and practices that are in place today were pioneered. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
| Author | : Reginald Nelson |
| Publisher | : Chicago Review Press |
| Total Pages | : 205 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1556528132 |
With advice and instruction from an experienced actor and theater director, this pragmatic, authoritative guide imparts backstage know-how for wouldbe playhouse practitioners on everything from fundraising and finding a space to selecting plays and navigating legal issues. Chronicling three seasons at Chicago's award-winning Congo Square Theatre, this journey behind the curtain reveals the nitty-gritty details--such as managing rent, parking, and safety issues; determining tax status and calculating budgets; and finding flexible day jobs--that are often overlooked amid the zeal of artistic pursuit. Inspired by Congo Square's own unique inception, the valuable how-to also speaks directly to the many underserved audiences who want to create their own companies, including African American, Asian American, Latino, physically challenged, and GLBT communities. With lists of Equity offices, legal advisers, and important organizations, this complete resource is sure to help ambitious theater lovers establish and maintain their own successful companies.
| Author | : Benjamin A. Hodges |
| Publisher | : Alyson Books |
| Total Pages | : 612 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Drama |
| ISBN | : 9781593500443 |
With a foreword by Harvey Fierstein and a new introduction toThe Boys in the Bandby Mart Crowley, twentieth century theatre is seen as a powerful force in bringing gay and lesbian characters and themes out of the closet and into the spotlight. These dramatic selections share themes of oppression countered by love, fear, anger, and humor–not only gay or lesbian, but universally human. Included are Harvey Fierstein'sTorch Song Trilogy, Tererrence McNally'sThe Ritz, Lanford Wilson'sFifth of July, Paula Vogel'sThe Baltimore Waltz, and many more. Ben Hodgesis an actor, director, theatre and independent film producer, and was executive director of Fat Chance Productions and the Ground Floor Theatre. He is editor ofForbidden Acts: Pioneering Gayand Lesbian Plays from the Twentieth Century, and co-editor ofTheCommercial Theater Institute Guide to Producing Plays and Musicals.
| Author | : Ben Hodges |
| Publisher | : Applause Theatre & Cinema |
| Total Pages | : 601 |
| Release | : 2011-04-01 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1423492714 |
An overview of the 2009-2010 theatre season includes photos, a complete cast listing, producers, directors, authors, composers, opening and closing dates, song titles and plot synopses for more than 1,000 Broadway, off-Broadway, off-off-Broadway and regional shows, as well as the past year's obituaries, a listing of all award nominees and winners and an index.
| Author | : Ken Davenport |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 164 |
| Release | : 2019-04-15 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781793062918 |
Have you ever thought about investing in a Broadway show? Or wondered how it worked? Ever imagine what it would be like to have been an investor in Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, or even Hamilton?Broadway investing, while without a doubt a high-risk investment, can be a fun, fulfilling and yes, even a profitable experience. That's why I often call investing in Broadway shows, "The riskiest investment you'll love to make." Despite the risks, it is possible to find and invest in shows that turn a profit if you understand the mechanics of Broadway investing and follow my simple strategies of screening your investments, which I teach in this book. These strategies are the same methods that I use to choose my own investments, and are why I'm currently "beating the market" compared to the average success rates on Broadway, while supporting and advancing the art form I love at the same time.In this book you'll learn: -They myths of Broadway investing.-How to get started investing in Broadway for less than you think.-Who to talk to and where to find Broadway investment opportunities.-How to mitigate your risk and increase your chance for profitability.-All the perks you should get when you invest and how to get even more.What most people don't realize is that placing your bet on Broadway is a lot like investing in a restaurant, a piece of art, or frankly, in any entrepreneurial start-up. And if you treat Broadway like a business, do the proper due diligence, and avoid the common mistakes that many first-timers and seasoned investors make (which can result in quick and disappointing losses), Broadway investing can be a very rewarding experience in many ways. The next Hamilton is out there. And we're going to help you find it
