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Stage Management: The Essential Handbook (Paperback)

by Alan Ayckbourn (Foreword), Gail Pallin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Nick Hern Books; 2nd Revised edition edition (25 April 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1854597345
  • ISBN-13: 978-1854597342
  • Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 18.3 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 48,234 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"The clearest and most practical comprehensive work on the subject that I have seen" The Stage "If you are a student studying Stage Management this book will become THE bible that you refer to in all moments of crisis" Amazon reader's review --Amazon reader's review


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This handbook is aimed at students, graduates and all aspirants to stage management, whether amateur or professional, whether the production is on a large or small scale. Complete with charts and helpful checklists, it takes the reader through a production week by week from the rehearsals to the show. Other topics covered include: who does what within the production team; theatre unions; the job market; computerisation; and a selection of blank reporting forms for photocopying.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A really 'essential' book for all levels of interest, 16 May 2003
By Anthony Newton (Edinburgh, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stage Management, 13 May 2003
By Emma McIntyre (Edinburgh, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A really 'essential' book for all levels of interest., 14 Dec 2001
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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars 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
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