This book is a behind-the-scenes guide for new theatre professionals explaining how theatre is actually made. It covers each professional role including director, designer, sound and lighting, front of house, and playwright and includes the skills necessary for each role and how the job may differ based on the size of the theater company.

Interviews with a number of key practitioners provide authoritative advice on which career pathways to follow and how to achieve success in this highly competitve field.. The book features interviews with noted theatre professionals such as: Nick...