Bibliograph

How does the show go on?, an introduction to the theater, by Thomas Schumacher, producer of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The lion king with Jeff Kurtti

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Label

How does the show go on?, an introduction to the theater, by Thomas Schumacher, producer of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The lion king with Jeff Kurtti

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 120)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How does the show go on?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1089494293

Responsibility statement

by Thomas Schumacher, producer of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The lion king with Jeff Kurtti

Sub title

an introduction to the theater

Summary

"Filled with detailed explanations, captivating illustrations, and entertaining trivia, this clearly written, lively, and uniquely designed book offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of the theater from the box office to backstage, and beyond. Readers enter via the front door, where the people and activities of the "front of house" can be examined. And then it's on to the behind-the-scenes magic of the "back of house" is revealed. Using the successful array of Disney's shows as examples, readers encounter the people, places, occupations, and equipment of the theater world, and have the opportunity to investigate them all. From the box office and the usher staff to the dressing rooms and the backstage doorman, the reader may wander at will within this one-of-a-kind world, discovering the wonders of theater all along the way."--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Overture. What should you know first? -- What's theater? -- Kinds of shows -- Styles of theater -- Act One. Front of house: from the street to the stage apron -- Let the show begin! -- What's in a box office? -- In the house -- Who's who? -- On with the show -- The play's the thing -- Center stage -- Act Two: Back of house: from the stage apron to the stage door -- What's it like to be up onstage? -- How can you get onstage-and then what happens? Performers -- A day in the life of a child performer -- Backstage -- "It's curtains for you, mister!" -- The rooms backstage -- The Lord of the flies -- Puppets -- The light stuff -- Props -- Special effects -- Putting it all together -- Encore. Stuff that will be useful after you finish reading this book -- Putting on a play -- Picking a show and getting the script -- Make a list; check it twice! -- The stage isn't just for actors -- Don't forget your theater-speak! -- Afterword -- Photo credits

Target audience

juvenile

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Contributor