TY - BOOK AU - Gillett,Cary AU - Sheehan,Jay TI - The production manager's toolkit: successful production management in the theatre and performing arts T2 - The Focal Press toolkit series SN - 9780367808174 U1 - 792.02/32 23/eng/20220818 PY - 2023/// CY - New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Theater KW - Production and direction KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Performing arts KW - PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General KW - bisacsh KW - PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Direction & Production N2 - "The Production Manager's Toolkit Second Edition offers an up-to-date, comprehensive introduction to a career in theatrical and special event production for new and aspiring professionals, given by expert voices in the field. The book discusses management techniques, communication skills, and relationship building tactics to become effective and successful production managers. With a focus on management theory, top production managers provide insights into budgeting, scheduling, meetings, hiring, maintaining safety, and more. Through interviews and case studies, the techniques of production management are explored throughout a variety of entertainment genres including theatre, dance, opera, music, and special events. The second edition includes all new case studies, new chapters, and updated content throughout, showcasing a continued progressive approach to the job and the field. Filled with references, tools, templates, and checklists, The Production Manager's Toolkit is an invaluable resource for students in Production Management, Events Management, and Stage Management courses as well as new and aspiring professionals. The book includes access to a companion website featuring downloadable paperwork and links to other useful resources such as unions, venues, and vendors. (www.routledge.com/cw/gillett)"-- UR - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780367808174 ER -