Business of Theatrical Design, Second Edition

Name: Business of Theatrical Design, Second Edition
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ISBN: 9781621532408

ISBN-10: 1621532402

ISBN-13: 9781621532408

Edition: 2nd 2013

Authors: James Moody

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Written by a leading design consultant and carefully updated with the latest information on the industry, this is the essential guide to earning a living, marketing skills, furthering a design career, and operating a business. With more than thirty years of backstage and behind-the-scenes experience in theater, film, television, concerts, and special events, James Moody shares his success secrets for the benefit of design students and working designers. Topics include: Finding and landing dream assignmentsNegotiating feesSetting up ideal working spacesBuilding the perfect staffOvercoming fears of accounting and record-keepingChoosing the right insuranceJoining the right unions and…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/9/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.792



Acknowledgments


Introduction



What Kind of Business Am I?



Office, Home, or Studio



Staff and Design Associates



Accounting for Small Business



Business Liability and Insurance



Financial and Legal Considerations



Sales Methods, Technology, and Follow-Up



Making Contacts



Personal Appearance



The Interview



Group Dynamics and Negotiating Skills



Theatrical Unions



Professional Organizations



Contracts and Letters of Agreement



The Contract Rider and Follow-Up



Employment: Freelance, Academic, or Staff



Setting Your Salary and Fees



Equipment and Service as a Side Business



Non-Union Shows and Other Productions



The View from the Producerï¿½s Desk



The Designers Prospective



The Future of the Business


Appendix


Bibliography


Index