The Literary Manager's Toolkit A Practical Guide for the Theatre
Synopsis
The Literary Manager’s Toolkit is a clear and comprehensive guide to the role of the literary manager in theatre and beyond, focusing on the key skills, networks, and processes that underpin a successful career in this and associated roles.This book outlines the tasks and responsibilities of a literary manager in the selection, development, and production of new plays. In the first part, it outlines the how, when, and why of the literary manager’s main activities, equipping the reader with everything that they will need when approaching this role’s central challenges. The second part provides a selection of practical, accessible, and easy-to-follow materials and workshop suggestions for literary managers who will work with playwrights as they develop their creative writing and dramaturgy skills.
This is the go-to resource for the working professional literary manager or dramaturg, and for students on dramaturgy courses in theatre degree programmes.
Book details
- Series:
- The Focal Press Toolkit Series
- Author:
- Sue Healy
- ISBN:
- 9781000789140
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781003174523, 9781032004624, 9781032005140
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Pages:
- 174
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2022-12-23
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2023
- Copyright by:
- Sue Healy
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater, Language Arts, Nonfiction