The Community Theater Handbook : A Complete Guide to Organizing and Running a Community Theater

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Summary: A practical, "real world" instructional guide
Review: Authoritatively written by Gary P. Cohen (Producing Director of Plays-in-the-Park of Edison, New Jersey, one of the most well-know and respected community theaters in America), The Community Theater Handbook: A Complete Guide To Organizing And Running A Community Theater is a comprehensive, superbly organized, practical, "real world" instructional guide covering the process of securing the rights to produce a play, auditions, the rehearsal process, technical aspects, and much, much more. A well-rounded, informative guide well seasoned with years of experience, The Community Theater Handbook should be a part of every community theater's reference shelf.

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Summary: A MUST HAVE FOR EVERY PRODUCER'S THEATRICAL LIBRARY!
Review: Gary P. Cohen's book is an excellent guide giving the ins and outs and the honest facts in successfully establishing and running your own community theater. Cohen speaks about all aspects of theater from auditions, to lighting, to directing giving first hand knowledge from his own personal experiences and triumphs. I highly recommend this thorough handbook to anyone wishing to become involved in and learn more about community theater, begin their own community theater organization, or looking for a guide on how to make their current theater better.