Amateur Theatricals Guide: Thinking Out of the Box

	The Complete Idiot's Guide To Amateur Theatricals By John Kenrick

"If you're planning to produce a play or musical on the non-professional level, you should definitely check out John Kenrick's The Complete Idiot's Guide to Amateur Theatricals. Kenrick thoroughly covers such topics as "Great Shows for Beginners," "Facilities," "Financial Realities," "Auditions and Casting," "Basic Stagecraft," and "Selecting Production Staff" in a highly informative, entertaining way." - Michael Portantiere, Theatremania.com So you want to put on a show? In this book, theatre lovers, drama teachers and community groups can learn about picking the right show, licensing, casting, and budgeting; organizing a production schedule; costumes, makeup, staging, lighting, music, tickets, fundraising, programs, cast parties . . . and more! • Complete with an extensive resource section & glossary • Illustrated with helpful plans, charts and photos from actual productions

BOOK FEATURES Welcome Table of Contents SPECIAL WEB FEATURE: THINKING OUT OG THE BOX How three creative people have kept amateur theatre alive and thriving in their communities despite various challenges: Carolyn Miller - Founding a new kind of theatre company Curt Ebersole - Surviving staff changes & financial hurdles Louise Guinther - Keeping a long-running company fresh
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