Theater careers : a realistic guide / Tim Donahue and Jim Patterson.

Author/creator Donahue, Tim, 1952-
Other author Patterson, Jim (Jim Aris)
Format Book
Publication InfoColumbia : University of South Carolina Press, ©2012.
Description173 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents The many jobs in professional theater -- Theater education offers many paths -- Choosing a university, consider time and money -- Theater income varies -- Theatrical unions make rules but not jobs -- Theater jobs are everywhere . . . but mostly in New York -- Many choose many careers -- Find current facts -- Afterword: love theater without a career in theater -- Appendix A: the American community survey -- Appendix B: the National Science Foundation's "National survey of college graduates" -- Appendix C: IATSE local types -- Appendix D: IATSE stage employee locals.
Abstract Theater Careers is designed to empower aspiring theater professionals to make savvy, informed decisions through a concise overview of how to prepare for and find work in the theater business. Tim Donahue and Jim Patterson offer well-researched information on various professions, salary ranges, educational and experience requirements, and other facets certain to enlighten students contemplating a theater career, as well as inform counselors, teachers, and parents of available opportunities and the demands of each path. --from publisher description
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [153]-159) and index.
LCCN 2012008081
ISBN9781611170801 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN161117080X (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9781611170818 (pbk : alk. paper)
ISBN1611170818 (pbk : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Reference Stacks PN2074 .D66 2012 ✔ Available