{"product_id":"the-community-theater-handbook","title":"The Community Theater Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe only thing amateur about community theater is that it's done for the love of it, not a paycheck. Community theaters can be found all across the country in a range of buildings from local barns and Elks halls to churches and even actual theaters with full facilities. Plays-in-the-Park producing director Gary P. Cohen has worked in almost every type. And he has stored up enough knowledge, anecdotes, tips, and mishaps to merit a book. In \u003ci\u003eThe Community Theater Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, he offers a truly comprehensive guide to the many details involved in setting up and maintaining a successful community theater, regardless of size. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCohen discusses the real nuts and bolts, beginning at the beginning: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eselecting a location for your theater (neighborhood, safety, parking issues) \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eorganizing the managerial and creative staffs \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003echoosing your season (market, audience, tolerance for new works) \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003esecuring rights \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eholding auditions \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003edesigning sets, costumes, lighting, and special effects \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003edealing with all the technical aspects of sound and lighting \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ehandling marketing and publicity. \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e Whether you're just starting out or seeking new ways to solve old problems, you can use Cohen's tried-and-true methods to save time, money, and aggravation in organizing and running your own community theater. There is also plenty of information for those who work or volunteer at a community theater as well.","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46287494217966,"sku":"9780325004419","price":60.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/the-community-theater-handbook","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}