Theater careers : a realistic guide / Tim Donahue and Jim Patterson.
| Author/creator | Donahue, Tim, 1952- |
| Other author | Patterson, Jim (Jim Aris) |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Columbia : University of South Carolina Press, ©2012. |
| Description | 173 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-159) and index. |
| LCCN | 2012008081 |
| ISBN | 9781611170801 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 161117080X (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781611170818 (pbk : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1611170818 (pbk : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Reference Stacks | PN2074 .D66 2012 | ✔ Available |