The Back Stage Guide to Working in Regional Theater
Author | : Jim Volz |
Publisher | : Random House Digital, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 394 |
Release | : 2007-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0823078809 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780823078806 |
Rating | : 4/5 (806 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Back Stage Guide to Working in Regional Theater written by Jim Volz and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyacting student and working actor needs a copy of this book! Here’s the essential guide to surviving and thriving as an actor in regional theaters. The thousands and thousands of students in the hundreds and hundreds of acting programs all over the country would all love to become stars right out of school—but the reality of a career in acting usually means honing the craft at regional theaters.The Back Stage Guide to Working in Regional Theaterincludes a history of the movement and a description of each of the League of Regional Theater (LORT) houses in the U.S, plus sections on personal marketing for the actor, the business of acting, strategies and career planning. Essential web sites, a sample organizational chart, contact names, a guide to theater unions, and listings of more than 100 theaters across the country makeThe Back Stage Guide to Regional Theatera must-have for every actor who’s working or wants to be. • Full listings for every regional theater in the US • Valuable information on websites, resources, getting organized • Helps acting students find employers near home or school while they train