Product Description

Musicals are undoubtedly one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the theatre today. They are also one of the most complex, since they often rely for their effect upon a combination of music, drama, dance, and spectacle. This book is an easy-to-read, step-by-step guide to the whole process of putting on a musical, placing a firm emphasis on good organization and careful planning. In Staging a Musical, Matthew White describes all the elements involved in putting on a musical production, including: how to choose the right show, budgets and schedules, auditions, rehearsals, and performances. There are also sections on set design, costumes, sound, lighting, and publicity.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #700046 in Books
• Published on: 1999-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 137 pages

Review
Offers some intelligent insights on dealing with actors; including the impotranc of treating auditioners with respect, invigorating and including the ensemble, working with childrn and encouraging experimentation. Alison Root, Theatre Journal, October, 2001.

This concise volume will be an excellent tool for any general practitioner or amateur wishing to glimpse the process of producing a musical. Recommended for two-year technical program students, beginning professionals and practitioners, and amateurs; especially helpful for community-theater practitioners.
–Choice, Apr 2000

Using a clear, concise format that includes explanations, diagrams and photographs from professional and university shows, White walks the would-be producer or director through all the steps of a production...If you are interested in putting on a show, this book ought to be on your reference list..
–Dramatics January 2000

About the Author
Matthew White has appeared in many musicals and is also a regular guest director at Mountview Theatre School and The Royal Academy of Music.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic help in preparing our group for the big night.
I picked up a copy of this book whilst in London, on the recommendation of a friend. I had mentioned that I was involved in the staging of "The Boyfriend", and was a first time musical organiser. Matthew and Stella hit all the key points, and give a heads up for sticky issues. I recommend it highly to all those keen producers out there.