"Our theater world is so much better with this book in it, and even better with Cary and Jay at the helm."
–David Stewart, Director of Production for the Guthrie Theater
The Production Manager’s Toolkit is a comprehensive introduction to a career in theatrical and special event production for new and aspiring professionals, given by expert voices in the field.
The book discusses management techniques, communication skills, and relationship building tactics to create effective and successful production managers. With a focus on management theory, advice from top production managers provide insights into budgeting, scheduling, meetings, hiring, maintaining safety, and more. Through interviews and case studies, the history and techniques of production management are explored throughout a variety of entertainment venues: theatre, dance, opera, and special events. The book includes references, tools, templates, and checklists; and a companion website contains downloadable paperwork and links to other useful resources such as unions, venues, and vendors.
This book is written for student and professional production managers.
Author(s): Cary Gillett, Jay Sheehan
Series: The Focal Press Toolkit Series
Edition: 2
Publisher: Routledge/Focal Press
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 308
City: New York
Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword – First Edition
Foreword – Second Edition
Introduction
PART ONE
Chapter 1: Communication
Chapter 2: Relationships
Chapter 3: Management Techniques and Theory
Chapter 4: How to Be an Anti-Racist Production Manager
PART TWO
Chapter 5: Planning and Scheduling
Chapter 6: Meetings
Chapter 7: Money and Budget
Chapter 8: Hiring and Casting
Chapter 9: Safety
PART THREE
Chapter 10: Theatre
Chapter 11: Opera
Chapter 12: Dance
Chapter 13: Rock and Roll
Chapter 14: Symphony Music
Chapter 15: Presenting
Chapter 16: Co-Productions
Chapter 17: Touring
Chapter 18: Special Events
IN CONCLUSION
Chapter 19: Pathway Toward a Career in Production Management
Chapter 20: Balance
Index