Building the Successful Theater Company by Lisa Mulcahy 2011 LN PB 1581157614

Description: The book that is offered is the 2011 copyrighted, 2011 published by Allworth Press, paperback, Building the Successful Theater Company (2ND Ed.) by Lisa Mulcahy. This book measures 5/8 x 6 x 9 inches (1.5875 x 15.24 x 22.86 centimeters) and has 193 pages of text, Appendixes A-H, and an Index. This book is in like new condition. From the back cover the publisher writes: “Praise for the second edition of Building the Successful Theater Company ‘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 OAKLEY, editor, Stage Directions magazine. This indispensable and engaging reference takes readers deep into the world of theatrical production. Newly revised and updated to address the current financial realities of producing theater in New York and across the country, this second edition features thirteen profiles of successful theater companies such as Steppenwolf Theatre Company, La Jolla Playhouse, and Berkeley Repertory Theatre, including organizations not featured in the first edition: The Geffen Playhouse, Goodspeed Musicals, and more. Readers will learn everything they need to know about: FINDING A PERFORMANCE SPACE * UNIONS AND UNION COSTS * CULTIVATING THE GOODWILL OF YOUR COMMUNITY * CASTING A CORE ACTING TROUPE * CREATING A FIRST SEASON * ATTRACTING ATTENTION WITH PUBLICITY AND WORD-OF-MOUTH * FUNDRAISING AND CAPITALO CAMPAIGNS * PLANNING FOR AND ACCOMODATING GROWTH Theater veteran Lisa Mulcahy’s extensive professional experiences are supplemented with the wisdom of esteemed theater company heads from highly regarded institutions such as Chicago City Limits, Wheelock Family Theatre, ad New Repertory Theatre. Producers, stage managers, and directors—anyone dreaming of running a theater company—will benefit from the expert advice and revealing anecdotes in this guide. LISA MULCAHY is a multimedia writer, theater actor, director, producer, and teacher whose many stage credits include co-writing and directing the smash hit Off-Broadway as well as regional productions of Renegade Sluts on Bikes. Based in New York City, she is a contributor to many national and international magazines, including Stage Directions, Glamour, Marie Claire, Redbook, and Seventeen. For those seeking to build their own theater company, Lisa Mulcahy’s Building the Successful Theater Company is an insightful guide to follow and to direct you in achieving your dreams and successes.

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