{"product_id":"9781780010090","title":"So You Want To Be A Theatre Producer?","description":"\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive guide to every aspect of producing a show, from raising the money to creating a hit - now revised and updated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique guide – the first 'how-to' book of its kind on the subject – offers comprehensive, clear advice to anyone producing or selling a show, whatever the venue or scale. Packed full of insights and tricks of the trade, it will give you the inspiration and confidence you need – whether you are taking your first steps in the profession or simply want to know what it takes to get a show on the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his own experience as a producer of theatre productions at every level – from university, via the fringe, to the West End – James Seabright takes you through each stage of the process:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Having an idea for a show or getting the rights to an existing one\u003cbr\u003e    - Planning your budget and raising the money\u003cbr\u003e    - Booking your venue or a tour\u003cbr\u003e    - Marketing and selling the show effectively\u003cbr\u003e    - Getting the production designed, rehearsed and onto the stage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the fundamental (dealing with contracts) to the frivolous (how to organise your first-night party), every aspect is explained with the help of illuminating examples. There is also a wide-ranging appendix and a companion website with downloadable contract templates, marketing packs and budget spreadsheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Essential reading for anyone contemplating a life in the theatre fast lane.'\u003c\/b\u003e Thelma Holt \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A perfect handbook for beginners and a useful aide-memoire for those of us who've been at it for years.'\u003c\/b\u003e Nicholas Allott, Managing Director, Cameron Mackintosh Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'At last, hundreds of students on arts management and administration courses have a comprehensive reference book. It proves a unique guide for anyone taking their first steps into the world of productions'\u003c\/b\u003e Anthony Field, \u003cem\u003eThe Stage \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Yes! A good book on producing theatre, written by a successful theatre producer!...valuable insights on everything from the creative issues of coming up with the ideas and casting a show, through to tackling touring costs, insurance, marketing, PR and so forth...valuable information for anyone putting on a production of any scale in any setting.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotal Theatre\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hern, Nick Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46435024732401,"sku":"9781780010090","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781780010090_p0.jpg?v=1766595046","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781780010090","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}