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by
A NEW
theatre
book for ALL
theatre people
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“Such
a breadth of experience is
unusual
and Mr. Metzler decided to set
his knowledge down in a book.
The result is a sort of
layman's guide to how things
get done in the
professional theatre. Metzler
writes in a pleasant,
conversational
style and What We Do is a
quick and entertaining read.
He often uses
examples from his own career
to illustrate points,
and conveys a
real sense of what it
means to survive in
professional theatre if you
don't become a
headliner. What We Do will
also be useful for high school
and college
students considering theatre
as a career...”
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Are
you a theatre person?
This
book will
help explain
your life
to non-theatre friends
and family,and
even give you a better
understanding
of the career you’ve
chosen.
Are
you
a
theatre student
or teacher?
This book is a
must-have for every
intro-to-theatre reading
list — and
an
ideal resource for those focused
on a professional career.
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What
We Do is a general,
insider's, behind-the-scenes
exploration of the who, what
and where of theatre life in
New
York. It explores
where plays come from and
how they get produced;
describes the kinds of
people who work in the
theatre, and a little of
what they do; and explains
how directors,
stage managers and actors,
etc.
look for work, keep their
jobs and
what they do when they are
out of
work.
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What
We Do also looks at the
different types
of theaters and theatre
companies, and explains the
similar and
contrasting features that make
all theatre the same — yet
different. It
even outlines a typical
audition
situation; looks at an
average rehearsal day; and
observes
a load in and a work call —
all
from the point-of-view of
someone who
has actually worked in all
areas of the theatre.
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Bo Metzler
has spent nearly 40
years living
this book. He worked as an actor,
scenery builder, prop man,
lighting tech, stage manager,
publicity
director, writer and director on
40+ shows in educational, community and
regional theatre in
Ohio.
In New York, spanning 32 years, he
worked Off-Off & Off Broadway,
in T.V., Dinner Theatre, Stock, on
tour in
every state and nine different
countries, as well as on rock
concerts
and many special
events.
As a member of 3 labor Unions he
worked as either an actor, stage
manager, dresser, prop man,
electrician, or carpenter on 30+
Broadway shows including La
Cage, Cats, Phantom,
Les
Miserables, Jekyll &
Hyde, 42nd Street, Sweet
Smell of Success and
The Lion
King.
He
has also produced and
designed for a modern dance company,
and is the author of a play about
the Lincolns entitled: Abraham
and
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the
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WHAT
WE
DO
- Working in the Theatre
© 2008,
Bo Metzler
ISBN:
0-7414-5004-6
258
pages
- including glossary
Softcover:
5
.5" x 8.5"
Retail:
$15.95
Illustrations
by
Rob Hamilton
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Rights Reserved
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