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With these to books learn trade secrets to success

From Option to Opening A Guide to Producing Plays Off-Broadway

From Option to Opening A Guide to Producing Plays Off-Broadway Revised and Updated by Donald C. Farber

For the potential, as well as the professional, producer and for writers, actors, directors, and investors, this book is for anyone wanting or needing to understand the process of producing Off Broadway plays from start to finish. Written in crisp, clear, nonlegal language that the layman can easily understand, every page reflects the experience and expertise of Farber, a well-known and highly respected theatrical attorney. The book contains detailed information on how to: option a property, raise money, obtain a theater, deal with the cast and other personnel, the art of negotiation, partnerships and co-production agreements, and much more. Especially useful are the updated and expanded appendixes, which include all new budgets and actual examples of today's commonly used legal forms and contracts.

Making it on Broadway Actors of Climbing to the Top by David Weiner and Jodie Langel

Countering the misperceptions about Broadway performers leading glamorous lives, the words of more than 150 Broadway stars provide unprecedented insight into their struggle for stardom. With an introduction by Jason Alexander and candid interviews with today's most celebrated Broadway stars, this book offers stories to entertain and astonish theater lovers, as well as serve as a sobering reality check for those considering careers on the stage. This book shares firsthand accounts of professional actors' difficult yet fulfilling journeys to Broadway: moving to New York, finding survival jobs, auditioning, landing roles, avoiding pitfalls, forging a family life, and much more. Interviews Include These Award-Winning Actors: • Jason Alexander • Daisy Eagan • Heather Headley • Wilson Heredia • Randy Graff • Donna McKechnie • Donna Murphy • John Rubinstein • Lea Salonga • Scott Wise • Chita Rivera

Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

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From Option to Opening A Guide to Producing Plays Off-Broadway

Item is a physical soft covered book.  Item can be shipped via US Mail and is additional and not included in winning bid price.  Once a winner has been selected shipping rates will be calculated.  If local to New York City area, hand delivery or pick up may be possible.  

Making it on Broadway Actors of Climbing to the Top by David Weiner and Jodie Langel

Item is a phyiscal book and can be shipped via US Mail.  Shipping is additional and not included in bid price and will be assessed once winner is annouced.  If local to New York City area, hand delivery or pick up may be possible.