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Book SynopsisA useful, practical handbook for local community groups, youth theatres, amateur players, universities and colleges, students of Community Theatre/Theatre Studies and others wanting to stage a successful community play. Drawing on a wealth of personal accounts, and useful historical background information, How To Put On A Community Play is full of detailed advice concerning the preparation, planning and execution required to achieve success. Including essential tips on: • the creative process • administrative hurdles • technical headaches that must be overcome This is an invaluable guide to the myriad tasks and decisions facing any community play organiser.
Trade ReviewAbout the author's previous work: "This is a delightful book, crisply written, well-researched, common-sensical in approach and perceptive in attitude." Evening Standard This is a wonderful subject, cleverly presented." Mail on Sunday - a brilliantly written book, impossible to put down. Amazon customer review
Table of Contents1. Getting Started 9 2. Getting Funded 29 3. Core Team, Venue and Dates 62 4. Writing the Script 71 5. Casting and Rehearsing 99 6. The Production 125 7. Administration 151 8. Publicity 176 Useful Contacts 185 Bibliography 187
