Stage Managing and Theatre Etiquette - by Linda Apperson (Paperback)

About the Book

Here is a practical introduction to one of the most complex jobs in theatre. Linda Apperson clearly and concisely leads the reader through the procedures and responsibilities of stage management, from auditions to closing night. This is a resource book that will become a const...

Book Synopsis

Here is a practical introduction to one of the most complex jobs in theatre. Linda Apperson clearly and concisely leads the reader through the procedures and responsibilities of stage management, from auditions to closing night. This is a resource book that will become a constant companion for both the novice and the experienced theatre person. Stage Managing and Theatre Etiquette includes samples of prompt scripts and other essential stage manager's tools. "Concise, complete, accessible, and full of the joy of making live theatre." -Robert Kelley, TheatreWorks.

Review Quotes

"A contagiously encouraging tone."

"A handy manual and a great resource...will translate to a wonderful theater experience for cast, crew, and audience."

"Concise, complete, accessible...will preserve the safety and sanity of making live theater!"

"Lively...this is no 'pro' looking down her nose at amateurs, this is someone who has been in the trenches."

About the Author

Linda Apperson has worked in summer stock, dinner theatre, and regional and community theatres in California, Florida, and Colorado for more than twenty years. A graduate of the School of Theatre at Florida State University, she now works at Stanford University and lives in Sunnyvale, California.