How to Run a Theater: A Witty, Practical, and Fun Guide to Arts Management 
asked by bulldogs on November 6, 2006 1:42 AM
The definitive arts management guide, this book is written with tremendous insight and humor and packed with dozens of lists, such as "22 Wonderful Ways to Improve Your Life in the Theater" and "20 Distractions that Erode Productivity." It provides information on improving an organization by building audiences, bolstering fundraising, and tightening finances. Also covered are tips for solidifying relationships with boards, volunteers, communities, and colleagues. It's all here, from managing one's own life, working with a board of trustees, and managing a team to negotiating, fundraising, marketing, and financial management. This resource will appeal to all those who work in arts management-from novices to veteran middle managers and executive directors.
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reviewed by guitarplayer on November 9, 2006 2:34 AM
Our staff continues to use this book. Jim Volz makes things simple and clear, and he saves us boatloads of time trying to figure out how to do things ourselves from scratch. HOW TO RUN A THEATER is also a great training tool for new staff. We are using various chapters as preparatory reading for our strategic planning meetings. I am proposing that our management classes use this text. I am so happy Jim wrote this book.
Cindy Melby Phaneuf
Founder/Artistic Director, Nebraska Shakespeare Festival
Isaacson Professor of Theatre, University of Nebraska-Omaha
Cindy Melby Phaneuf
Founder/Artistic Director, Nebraska Shakespeare Festival
Isaacson Professor of Theatre, University of Nebraska-Omaha
reviewed by mullers on November 22, 2006 11:08 AM
This book is amazing. I have been teaching graduate level theatre management courses for 18 years. I have also managed several professional theatres. I discovered this book at the beginning of this year; too late to require it for my students...but I have used much of the information and insights in this book for class lectures. Next year, it will be required reading for my students. Volz covers every major area of theatre management in a fun, succinct and educational manner. I love it!
reviewed by fabio on November 28, 2006 4:39 AM
