Description
Book SynopsisTouring Theatrical Productions: An International Guide is a practical and comprehensive overview of planning, staging and closing international touring productions.
This book offers a step-by-step chronological journal of preparing a company for international touring, from applying for international visas to returning home after a tour. It includes discussions of invitations, contracts, scheduling, health and safety, personnel, packing and shipping, certifications, insurance, travel, unions, hotels, ethics and cuisines. Each chapter is filled with guidelines, samples of paperwork and checklists to ensure the smooth running of any international tour. Written by the Production Manager and Technical Director of India's most travelled show The Manganiyar Seduction with Can & Abel Theatres, this book includes examples, incidents and experiences of performing in over 20 countries with over 200 shows.
This how-to guide will benefit Technical Directors and
Table of Contents
Prologue Acknowledgment 1. Receiving House 2. Producing House 3. Before Travel 4. In the Travel 5. At the Hotel 6. At the Performing Venue 7. Performance 8. Strike 9. Leaving from Host Country 10. Reaching Home Country Appendix 1: Touring Company Crew Toolkit Appendix 2: Working Safely in Theater: Guidelines Apendix 3: Lists: Who, When, Where Appendix 4: International Theater and Performing Arts Festivals Bibliography Index
