Stage Management [Paperback]

Lawrence Stern (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205273033 | ISBN-13: 978-0205273034 | Publication Date: September 22, 1997 | Edition: 6 Sub

The "bible" in the field of stage management, this book is a practical examination of the role of the stage manager in overall theater production. Full of practical aids such as websites and email addresses in every chapter, checklists, diagrams, glossaries, and step-by-step directions, this volume has been used and admired by students and theater professionals alike. It eschews excessive discussion about method or philosophy and, instead, gets right to the essential materials and processes of putting on a production. Perhaps most importantly, Stern has continued to keep pace with the technological and professional developments affecting the stage. For theatre professionals, or anyone with an interest in stage management/ theatre management.

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From the Back Cover

In many levels of live theatre -- children's, community, showcase, educational, and professional -- there are few provisions for training in stage management. It is often assumed that anyone can do the job reasonably well without previous training or experience. Few places exist where anyone can find a written summary of useful principles or primary needs of a stage manager. Previous editions have sold well consistently since the first edition was published! Called the bible of stage management, this book is a systematic and extremely practical examination of the stage manager's role in today's theatre. Full of practical aids like checklists, diagrams, glossaries, and step-by-step directions, this volume has been used by professionals across the country for years. This guide is a valuable tool for all producers, directors, stage managers, and supervisors of theatrical programs regardless of theatre level or staging environment.

Product Details

• Paperback: 362 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 6 Sub edition (September 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205273033
• ISBN-13: 978-0205273034
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #851,961 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most easily-read and helpful text I have ever read., May 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Stage Management (Paperback)

Stern writes as if he were sitting around talking. The book is extremely easy to read. And the subject of stage management is so thouroughly covered that I feel confident to approach any task a director would lay before me. Appropriately nicknamed, this is the "Bible of Stage Management"!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for anyone interested in Stage Managing, August 10, 1998

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This review is from: Stage Management (Paperback)

This book is the penultimate guide for stage managers. From what every stage manager should have in their box to pre-show tech checks to the obvious and sometimes not so obvious responsibilities of the stage manager, Mr Stern covers them all, and much, much more. If you're just starting out, or even if you've stage managed before - Buy this book. You won't regret it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What every SM should read, October 9, 1997

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This review is from: Stage Management, 5th Edition (Paperback)

I read this book and it changed the way I looked at SMs, it changed the way my theatre operated. I couldn't imagine trying to survive as an SM without this book. And, in adition, when I wrote to Mr. Stern concerning his book, I got a personal, prompt, courteous reply; he an example to all SMs, and is dying to share what he has learned with you.