The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management

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Summary: Very thorough!!
Review: An excellent book for anyone interested in stage management. Very thorough from pre-production, to rehearsals, to strike, to finding jobs long after. Good intermediate/advanced level, not necessarily for someone totally new to theatre work.

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Summary: Good, In depth
Review: As a recent graduate with a BFA in stage management, I have found Kelly's book to the the most in depth look at the craft. It addressed more complicated issues, and most interestingly, new developments, that the other books I've read(Stern, Ionazzi) don't touch on. I agree that it isn't a book for a beginner, but for someone with a little experience, looking to refine their skills, its the best book out there.

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Summary: Good, In depth
Review: As a recent graduate with a BFA in stage management, I have found Kelly's book to the the most in depth look at the craft. It addressed more complicated issues, and most interestingly, new developments, that the other books I've read(Stern, Ionazzi) don't touch on. I agree that it isn't a book for a beginner, but for someone with a little experience, looking to refine their skills, its the best book out there.

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Summary: Truly among the best on this subject!
Review: As a stage manager just starting out my career, I have found this book to be indispensible! Not only is it informative, it is an enjoyable read. This is the best resource for today's stage manager, and I have recommended it to quite a few of my colleagues.

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Summary: Very informative... ish
Review: As a young budding director I found this guide helpful in some of things, I MYSELF was trying to achieve. At the same time this book reads like automotive directions in Spanish. Those unfamiliar with theatre lingo this is not a beginners guide!

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Summary: Read it!!Follow It!Succeed at Stage Management!!!!
Review: Every thing I needed to learn about Stage Management, I learned from Backstage Guide to Stage Management. It is a clear, concise detailed book on the "art" of Stage Management. It is easy to read and follow. I have been stage managing for 3 years and I still read it before beginning a show and discover a new 'trick' or idea

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Summary: don't leave home without it
Review: From the minute I picked this book up it has become my "bible". Chock full of helpful tips and funny stories of the author's experiences as a stage manager. Not overly technical - with lots of helpful forms to smooth the way for a production (and the stage manager's nerves)! Have it with you through every show - before, during, after. Bravo! Encore!

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Summary: don't leave home without it
Review: From the minute I picked this book up it has become my "bible". Chock full of helpful tips and funny stories of the author's experiences as a stage manager. Not overly technical - with lots of helpful forms to smooth the way for a production (and the stage manager's nerves)! Have it with you through every show - before, during, after. Bravo! Encore!

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Summary: don't leave home without it
Review: From the minute I picked this book up it has become my "bible". Chock full of helpful tips and funny stories of the author's experiences as a stage manager. Not overly technical - with lots of helpful forms to smooth the way for a production (and the stage manager's nerves)! Have it with you through every show - before, during, after. Bravo! Encore!

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Summary: The best book on stage management ever written.
Review: I am an AEA stage manager and I teach stage management at two colleges. Kelly's stage management book is the only one I will use. Over the years I have purchased, and have been sent perusal copies of other books and none of them are even in the same league. If you want a geat resource book on stage management forget all others and buy this one. I'm so greatful it is back in print with a second edition.