A practical guide to small-scale theatre producing, focusing on exactly what is required to make your show a success. How do you make your first show a success? And, after that, how can you make your second and third a little bit better?
Written by an experienced theatre producer, who has worked on over 20 small-scale shows across London, Edinburgh, the UK and in New York, this book is for those who want to get their show on, but are coming to it for the first time.
Mirroring in its structure the 3 stages of producing - producing itself, general management and selling the show, the book answers conundrums such as:
How do I find the perfect script?
How will I pay for the production?
Does it matter that I know nothing about company law, VAT and hiring?
How can I get people to come and see the show?
Alongside the author's own experience, it includes input from experts in their field including Jez Bond (Artistic Director of Park Theatre, London) and Chloe Nelkin (founder and director of Chloe Nelkin PR) and from first-time producers, including Kevin Shen (Special Relationship Productions), whose first show on the fringe transferred to the National Theatre.
Fundamentally, this much-needed book doesn't just show how to make it happen: it shows why you should and how to make it the biggest success it can be.
The book's liberating message is that it is perfectly possible for absolutely anyone to produce a show.
Recenzijos
This book is absolutely essential for anyone forging a path as a theatre producer or for anyone who wants to know how to put on a show. It is an honest, informative, comprehensive and uplifting book that demystifies so much about theatre and makes you excited to find your next show and get going. * Adam Lenson, theatre director * A frequently funny, frank and (the best part) inspirational guide ... Packed with sage advice. * Drama and Theatre *
Daugiau informacijos
A practical guide to small-scale theatre producing, focusing on exactly what is required to make your show a success.
Introduction
Section A.
1. Who Are You? And What Are You Doing Here?!
2. Choosing What to Produce The plays the thing
Interview with Literary and Creative Agent Rachel Daniels
3. Finding the Perfect Venue
Interview with Jez Bond, Artistic Director of Park Theatre
4. Getting the Budget Right
Interview with Literary and Creative Agent Rachel Daniels (part two)
5. Raising the Money
Interview with Paula Varjack, Relationship Manager Arts Council England
Conclusion
Section B: Making it Happen
6. First Steps to Making it Happen
7. Appointing the Creative and Production Team
Interview with Director Justin Audibert, Artistic Director Chichester
Festival Theatre
8. Casting
Interview With Talent Agent Alex Segal, Managing Director of Intertalent
9. Contracts
10. Management
11. Rehearsals - the magic begins
12. Into the Theatre
Interview with Production Manager Heather Doole
Conclusion
SECTION C Selling your show
13. Press
Interview with Press Rep Chloe Nelkin, Founder of Chloe Nelkin Consulting
14. Marketing
Interview with Steve Tate, Former Head *of Marketing at Berkeley Repertory
Theatre and Atlantic Theater Company, Founder Tate Theatrics
15. Sales
Interview with Marc Peachey, Senior Director of Parternships And Ticketing,
Todaytix Group
16. Campaign Schedule
Conclusion
SECTION D Edinburgh Fringe Festival & How to Maximise a Hit
17. Edinburgh Fringe
Interview with Producer Francesca Moody
18. Maximising the Impact on Your Career
Final Conclusions
APPENDIX
Case Study Interview with Actor and Producer Kevin Shen
Tim Johanson has worked as an independent theatre producer since 2011. He has produced and general-managed productions from 50-seat studio theatres to London's West End. He has produced under both commercial and subsidised models, worked in co-productions, general managed for major producers and first time producers, working in London, New York, Edinburgh and around the UK.
