The Cabaret Artist's Handbook: Creating Your Own ACT in Today's Liveliest Theater Setting [Paperback]

Bob Harrington (Author), Sherry Eaker (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0823088529 | ISBN-13: 978-0823088522 | Publication Date: April 2000 0

The field of cabaret performance is creative, full of opportunity and excitement--and it's booming! Here is the first book to show performers the ins and outs of mounting a cabaret act. Talented entertainers need to know both the creative and business aspects involved: choosing the right material, finding a music director, selecting wardrobe; structuring the act, getting bookings, publicizing the act; and even making a CD of it.

Bob Harrington was cabaret columnist for Back Stage until his tragic death in 1995. Sherry Eaker, editor-in-chief of Back Stage and editor of The Back Stage Handbook for Performing Artists, lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Back Stage Books (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823088529
• ISBN-13: 978-0823088522
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #984,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent handbook for cabaret artists, especially beginners, August 25, 2001

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K. Bingham "kirstieb" (Bath, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cabaret Artist's Handbook: Creating Your Own ACT in Today's Liveliest Theater Setting (Paperback)

For anyone who wants to create their own cabaret show or revise a current show, this is a must-have book. Especially for new cabaret artists, it provides you with the history of cabaret (in NYC especially), issues such as song licensing, researching songs and generally provides great insight into creating an interesting, well-planned and well-performed cabaret show. More experienced cabaret artists will benefit from some of the suggestions for avoiding common pitfalls and other tips and tricks.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Helpful Guide, October 10, 2000

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Robert Marks (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cabaret Artist's Handbook: Creating Your Own ACT in Today's Liveliest Theater Setting (Paperback)

Putting together a cabaret act is an art, not a science. Bob Harrington and Sherry Eaker provide information that will make the process a lot easier for the novice, and provide interesting reading for the established professional. Included are helpful chapters on structuring your show, selecting music, working with a music director, and dealing with club owners. There's even an appendix about recording your first CD. If you're just staring out, this book will make the process a lot easier.