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"I cannot think of a better book for aspiring and working actors, craftspeople, artists, and managers" Kent Thompson, Artistic Director, Denver Center Theatre Company, Past President TCG Board of Directors
"It's time for a new look at the complexity and richness of America's growing theatrical landscapre and Jim Volz is just the person to provide that overview" Lesley Schisgall Currier, Managing Director, Marin Shakespeare Company
Working in American Theatre is a coast-to-coast overview of the opportunities awaiting theatre practitioners in every discipline.
Featuring tips from America's top theatre professionals, this resource offers job-search and career-planning strategies, as well as detailed information on over 1,000 places to work in the American theatre, including regional companies, Broadway and commerical theatre, Shakespeare festivals, touring theatres, university/resident theatres, youth and children's theatres, and outdoor theatres. Offering an overview of the evolution of American theatre and behind-the-scenes stories of the regional movement, this single volume is an indispensable tool at every stage of your career.
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About the Author
Jim Volz has produced over 100 professional productions and published more than 100 articles and seven books. He was a longtime theatre critic/columnist for Back Stage magazine and is the Editor of the Shakespeare publication, quarto, and a Professor at California State University, Fullerton. He is a Ph.D. graduate from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and former Managing Director of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
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“I cannot think of a better book for aspiring and working actors, craftspeople, artists, and managers.” ―Ken Thompson, Artistic Director, Denver Center Theatre Company, Past President TCG Board of Directors
“It's time for a new look at the complexity and richness of America's growing theatrical landscapre and Jim Volz is just the person to provide that overview.” ―Lesley Schisgall Currier, Managing Director, Marin Shakespeare Company
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- PublisherMethuen Drama
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 140813473X
- ISBN 13 9781408134733
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages416
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