Stage Management (7th Edition)

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Summary: What every SM should read
Review: I read this book and it changed the way I looked at SMs, it changed the way my theatre operated. I couldn't imagine trying to survive as an SM without this book. And, in adition, when I wrote to Mr. Stern concerning his book, I got a personal, prompt, courteous reply; he an example to all SMs, and is dying to share what he has learned with you.

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Summary: What every SM should read
Review: I read this book and it changed the way I looked at SMs, it changed the way my theatre operated. I couldn't imagine trying to survive as an SM without this book. And, in adition, when I wrote to Mr. Stern concerning his book, I got a personal, prompt, courteous reply; he an example to all SMs, and is dying to share what he has learned with you.

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Summary: Great Reference Material
Review: I used this book for my stage management class. It is an excellent starter book for any stage managers library. Pick this one up.

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Summary: Good Book BUT . . .
Review: Indeed the Lawrence Stern Book is one of many excellent books on the topic of Stage Management. Perhaps the now plethora of excellent texts comes from the intrinsic organizational skills required in the industry. At one time the LS text was the only modern text on the topic, but since there are now a number of great books, some even better, I'd urge folks to consider them. The Thomas Kelly book, for instance has a very similar organization, and seems to be somewhat more current. To me the Kelly book is a much better value.

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Summary: The most easily-read and helpful text I have ever read.
Review: Stern writes as if he were sitting around talking. The book is extremely easy to read. And the subject of stage management is so thouroughly covered that I feel confident to approach any task a director would lay before me. Appropriately nicknamed, this is the "Bible of Stage Management"!

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Summary: Fabulous!
Review: This book is completely indispensible. It helped me very much, and I recommend it to anyone involved in theatre - either onstage or backstage.

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Summary: The most easily-read and helpful text I have ever read.
Review: This book is the penultimate guide for stage managers. From what every stage manager should have in their box to pre-show tech checks to the obvious and sometimes not so obvious responsibilities of the stage manager, Mr Stern covers them all, and much, much more. If you're just starting out, or even if you've stage managed before - Buy this book. You won't regret it!

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Summary: Excellent resource for anyone interested in Stage Managing
Review: This book is the penultimate guide for stage managers. From what every stage manager should have in their box to pre-show tech checks to the obvious and sometimes not so obvious responsibilities of the stage manager, Mr Stern covers them all, and much, much more. If you're just starting out, or even if you've stage managed before - Buy this book. You won't regret it!