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Running Theaters, Second Edition
Best Practices for Leaders and Managers
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This book is suited for current and aspiring theatre managers, staff, volunteers, and consultants working in regional, campus, community, nonprofit, and commercial theatres seeking proven strategies for successful theatre operations.
Advice Culled from Interviews with More Than 100 Experts in the Field In Running Theaters, management consultant and author Duncan M. Webb reveals the best practices that consistently lead to successful theater operations. Culled from surveys and interviews with theater managers and experts in crucial functional areas, this guide provides importan
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Advice culled from interviews with more than 100 experts in the field.
In Running Theaters, Second Edition, management consultant and author Duncan M. Webb reveals the best practices that consistently lead to successful theatre operations. Culled from surveys and interviews with theatre managers and experts in crucial functional areas, this guide provides important tips for all people who work or want to work in regional, campus, and community-based theatres.
Updated to reflect changes in the field, this second edition includes information on recent programming trends, marketing in the digital age, and the evolving role of theatres in economic and community development.
Chapters discuss topics such as:
- Front- and back-of-house operations
- Managing non-profit and commercial renters
- Building and managing a board of directors
- The financial management of theatres
- The necessary skills and attributes of a successful theatre manager
- The unique opportunities and challenges of operating historic, outdoor, and campus-based theatres
Every theatre manager needs this invaluable guide filled with the proven strategies of managers, staff, and volunteer leaders covering virtually every aspect of running a theatre—from drawing audiences and fundraising to facility development and community involvement.
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Praise for Running Theaters, First Edition: The book is hailed as a comprehensive and indispensable guide for theatre management by leaders in the field, noted for its insightful interviews and practical advice. Judith Allen calls it 'a must-read for those new to the field and for those who have grown the field,' while Richard Pilbrow highlights its value to performing arts managers and consultants. Bill Reeder praises it as 'an arts management consultant on the shelf' offering best practices and professional networks.
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ISBN: 9781621537281
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 May 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Allworth Press,U.S.
Edition: 2nd Edition
Illustration: no illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 346g
Pages: 288
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About the Author
Duncan M. Webb is the founder and president of Webb Management Services, a management consulting firm serving the arts and cultural industries. He has spent forty years in the field as a consultant, teacher, speaker, author, and producer. He lives in New York City.
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