- Paperback: 156 pages
- Publisher: Queensgate Publishing (20 Feb 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1902655087
- ISBN-13: 978-1902655086
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.6 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,171,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A practical guide to the complex art of stage management, suitable for theatre professionals, drama students and amateur companies. Features of the book include: technical instruction on cueing, prompting and blocking; advice on the fundamentals, such as how to get a job in theatre; detailed explanation of the structure of a theatre company; tips on setting budgets and keeping to them; health and safety hints; and facts about equity.
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Gail Pallin is Subject Leader in Stage Management at Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh. Her career began nearly 20 years ago at the Royal Lyceum, and she has since worked in many of the major theatres in Britain, including Derby Playhouse, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, the Haymarket in Leicester and London's Royal Court Theatre.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As reccomended by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, this book is a step-by-step guide through the entire Stage Management process. It has a clear chronological path, which makes it easy to follow and to read. This structure helps to make it a good reference tool that you can dip into to find advice on a particular part of the process. It also features a set of templates for photocopying or reproducing to help you complete production paperwork such as rehearsal notes and a budget analysis sheet. Sections on stress management and communication skills are practical areas it covers which perhaps other similar books don't.
The font is a suitable size and cartoons break up each section. This helps with the enjoyment of reading it. I have found it to be very helpful when working through productions and when putting together the coursework for my degree course in Stage Management. This really is an 'essential' book for anyone with any level of interest in working a show from behind the scenes.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very useful book which is excellent to have for reference. It contains very clear information on the British Production Process in relation to the work of a Stage Manager. It is also one of the most recent in it's subject field making the information very relevent and up to date. It has lots of helpful hints that I personally have used on several occasions. The book has clear diagrams and each step of the Production Process is explained in detail.
The book is very accessable and easy to read with it's clearly laid out sections, making it easy to find the information that you need quickly. There is also a glossery of Theatre terms which is also useful for reference.
All in all a good book which you will use time and time again.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is slowly becoming my bible as all my lectures are in it in some form! It is the easiest book I have found so far in looking for information. Also as a dyslexic I found that the diagram and bullet point style made it 10 times easier for me to use!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent book for aspiring stage managers
I bought this as part of my college course in Technical Theatre and it's great because it's laid out really well and is really easy to read. Read more
Published 8 months ago by elspethw
Stage managment
Great book! Got some really good advice and it arrived really quickly. Would deff recomend this to anyone interested in the stage
Published 11 months ago by Alison
a very useful book for those starting out in Technical Theatre
I bought this for my daughter who is starting a Technical Theatre Course in September at Lamda and it is one of the books they list as recommended reading. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by S. Tuck
A Must for all budding Stage Managers
This a great book for anyone interested in Stage Management both from a beginners point of view and also for the more advanced practioneer.
I recommend this book.
I recommend this book.
Published on 11 July 2009 by Alan Hughes Jones
Very informative and enjoyable to read
This book is very thorough and informative. As a student it is a highly useful reference and guide to the art of stage management. Read more
Published on 31 May 2009 by Ms. C. S. Ilett
Invaluable - a must-have
This book was invaluable throughout my training - and now I am in full-time employment with a professional company I am still using it as a reference book, as are my... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2007 by ASM
A really 'essential' book for all levels of interest.
As reccomended by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, this book is a step-by-step guide through the entire Stage Management process. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2001
Informative, Accessible & Fun
As a Stage Management student i found The Essential Handbook full of great information and theatre tips useful for live performance. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2001
If you are a student of Stg Mgnt like me you need this book!
If you are a student studying Stage Managment this book will become THE bible that you refer to in all moments of crisis. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2001
Great handbook for budding & experienced stage managers
This book obviously draws on the great experience of the author so contains pearls of wisdom and is really essential reading for the seasoned professional as well people just... Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2001
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