LibGuides: Music Theatre: Production

Books in the Library (selections)

Production Collaboration in the Theatre by Rufus Bonds Jr., Maria Cominis, Mark Ramont
Publication Date: 2021
E-book.
Reveals the ingredients of successful collaborations in theatre, where respect, trust, and inclusivity are encouraged and roles are defined with a clear and unified vision.
Stage Management Basics by Emily Roth; Jonathan Allender-Zivic; Katy McGlaughlin
Publication Date: 2022
E-book.
Covers stage management from reading scripts, meeting with director and theatre staff, and running auditions to communication best practices and opening night protocol. Includes chapters on opera and dance.
Staging Musicals by Matthew White
Call Number: MT955 W45 2019 [Allen shelves]
The ultimate step-by-step guide to successfully stage a musical, from choosing the right show to the after-show party.

The Art and Practice of Musical Theatre Choreography by Cassie Abate
Call Number: GV1782.5 A21 2022 [Allen shelves]
Equips musical theatre choreographers with the tools to create nuanced, informed and inspired movement for productions.
Choreography by Kate Flatt
Call Number: GV1782.5 F53 2019 [Allen shelves]
Traces different facets of development, and explores the essential artistic and practical skills of the choreographer.

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Stagecraft Fundamentals by Rita Kogler Carver
Call Number: PN2053 .C32 2019 [Mortensen shelves]
Tackles every aspect of basic theatre production, including safety precautions, lighting, costumes, scenery, career planning tips, and more.
Theatrical Design and Production by J. Michael Gillette
Call Number: PN2085 .G5 2012 [Mortensen shelves]
Examines the technical and design aspects of play production, including scene design and construction, lighting, sound, costume, and makeup.

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Directing in Musical Theatre by Joe Deer
Call Number: MT955 D44 2014 [Allen shelves]
Addresses the skills needed to successfully guide a production from the first conception and collaborations with crew and cast, through rehearsals and technical production, all the way to the final performance.
Directing with the Michael Chekhov Technique by Mark Monday
Call Number: PN2053 .M615 2017 [Mortensen shelves]
Explores the collaborative process between a play's director and the entire production team from conception through production.
The Director's Craft: A Handbook for the Theatre by Katie Mitchell
Call Number: PN2053 .M55 2009 [Mortensen shelves]
Step-by-step guide to directing for the stage, explaining the key practical tools for working with actors, production teams, and the text itself.
Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers by James Michael Thomas
Call Number: PN1707 .T46 2009 [Mortensen shelves]
Teaches an established system of classifications that examines the written part of a play. Includes in-depth analysis of unconventional plays.
Staging Sex by Chelsea Pace
Call Number: PN2053 .P33 2020 [Mortensen shelves]
Best practices for staging intimacy, nudity, and sexual violence. Provides a system for establishing and discussing boundaries, and guidance for creating a culture of consent.

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How to Run a Theater by Jim Volz
Call Number: PN2053 .V63 2004 [Mortensen shelves]
A practical and humorous guide to arts management, with dozens of tips on building audiences, fundraising, and financial management.
The Stage Producer's Business and Legal Guide (Second Edition) by Charles Grippo
Call Number: PN2053 .G696 2019 [Mortensen shelves]
Comprehensive advice on every aspect of the theater business and the law, including organizing a company, licensing plays, box office management, and more.

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