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The Accidental Producer: How Anyone Can Get Their Show on Stage

The Accidental Producer: How Anyone Can Get Their Show on Stage


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Found yourself organising a show that you didn’t mean to? Or frustrated that no one else is producing your show and just want to do it yourself? You’re not alone. The Accidental Producer is the first-timer’s guide to getting a play, musical or anything else on stage. This step by step handbook explains every stage of the production process, from funding your project to selling the show and everything in between. Written by an experienced theatre producer this book additionally shares the perspectives of eleven industry specialists you might encounter on your journey. · Park Theatre Artistic Director, Jez Bond on how to connect to a venue decision maker · Fleabag producer, Francesca Moody on the secrets to success at the Edinburgh Fringe · Arts Council England Relationship Manager, Paula Varjack on how securing their funding actually works · Press representative, Chloe Nelkin on how to maximise a show’s press coverage · Agent, Alex Segal on approaching star actors This much-needed book’s liberating message is that anyone can produce a successful show, especially if they have in their armoury the advice of those that have come before.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Section A. 1. Who Are You? And What Are You Doing Here?! 2. Choosing What to Produce – ‘The play’s the thing’ Interview with Literary and Creative Agent Rachel Daniels 3. Finding the Perfect Venue Interview with Jez Bond, Artistic Director of Park Theatre 4. Getting the Budget Right Interview with Literary and Creative Agent Rachel Daniels (part two) 5. Raising the Money Interview with Paula Varjack, Relationship Manager Arts Council England Conclusion Section B: Making it Happen 6. First Steps to Making it Happen 7. Appointing the Creative and Production Team Interview with Director Justin Audibert, Artistic Director Chichester Festival Theatre 8. Casting Interview With Talent Agent Alex Segal, Managing Director of Intertalent 9. Contracts 10. Management 11. Rehearsals - the magic begins… 12. Into the Theatre Interview with Production Manager Heather Doole Conclusion SECTION C – Selling your show 13. Press Interview with Press Rep Chloe Nelkin, Founder of Chloe Nelkin Consulting 14. Marketing Interview with Steve Tate, Former Head *of Marketing at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Atlantic Theater Company, Founder Tate Theatrics 15. Sales Interview with Marc Peachey, Senior Director of Parternships And Ticketing, Todaytix Group 16. Campaign Schedule Conclusion SECTION D – Edinburgh Fringe Festival & How to Maximise a Hit 17. Edinburgh Fringe Interview with Producer Francesca Moody 18. Maximising the Impact on Your Career Final Conclusions APPENDIX Case Study Interview with Actor and Producer Kevin Shen

About the Author :
Tim Johanson has worked as an independent theatre producer since 2011. He has produced and general-managed productions from 50-seat studio theatres to London's West End. He has produced under both commercial and subsidised models, worked in co-productions, general managed for major producers and first time producers, working in London, New York, Edinburgh and around the UK.

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This book is absolutely essential for anyone forging a path as a theatre producer or for anyone who wants to know how to put on a show. It is an honest, informative, comprehensive and uplifting book that demystifies so much about theatre and makes you excited to find your next show and get going. A frequently funny, frank and (the best part) inspirational guide ... Packed with sage advice.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781350338333
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Methuen Drama
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 224
  • Width: 156 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1350338338
  • Publisher Date: 02 Nov 2023
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: How Anyone Can Get Their Show on Stage


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