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Careers in Technical Theater

Careers in Technical Theater
By Mike Lawler

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Want to make it big on Broadway—as a techie? Or how about working in smaller regional theater? Careers in Technical Theater explains more than twenty different careers from the perspective of successful theater artists. Included are specialties that have been around for decades, as well as those still emerging in the field. Concise information is provided on job duties, estimated earnings, recommended training, examples of career paths, and the insights are given of working pros in management, scenery, audio/visual, costumes, video and projection, engineering, and theatrical systems. There’s even a detailed appendix on finding on-the-job training as an intern, apprentice, or paid worker. For anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes life in the theater, Careers in Technical Theater is a priceless resource.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #206678 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-08-07
  • Released on: 2007-08-07
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 256 pages

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About the Author
Mike Lawler’s life in the theater has taken him around the country and found him toiling as a master electrician, scenic carpenter, shop foreman, stagehand, scenic painter, crew supervisor, and stage manager. He lives in Austin, Texas.

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Helpful and accurate5
This is a very compelling and informative look at careers in technical theatre. Anyone interested in entering this field should read this for a realistic look at what you will be doing and what you will get paid! As a theatre technician, I can vouch for the reliability of the information presented. It is thoughtfully and clearly written. The interviews are interesting and helpful. Mike Lawlor never loses the sense of humor that is attached to a career in the theatre or to the people who have chosen to make it their livelihood.

Exceptional5
This is a must read for anyone in technical theatre or has interest in the Theatre at all. I have selected this book to use in class to explore and discuss the many oppurtunities that technical theatre holds and to learn what skills are necessary. I highly recommend this book!

Good basics4
This is a good book for those just starting out in the industry to get a feel for what these titled individuals of the production staff do. Even I, a "seasoned" pro, learned more than a thing or two.

If I had one criticism, it would be that the salary/wages information is not specific enough; I understand that it's hard to gather this data, but as someone entering into the full-time staff world for the first time, it's hard to know what I should expect when negotiating.