Running Theaters, Second Edition

Best Practices for Leaders and Managers

Duncan M. Webb

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Allworth Press,U.S.
05 May 2020

Theatre management

Advice Culled from Interviews with More Than 100 Experts in the Field In Running Theaters, management consultant and author Duncan M. Webb reveals the best practices that consistently lead to successful theater operations. Culled from surveys and interviews with theater managers and experts in crucial functional areas, this guide provides important tips for all people who work or want to work in regional, campus, and community-based theaters. Updated to reflect changes in the field, this second edition includes information on recent programming trends, marketing in the digital age, and the evolving role of theaters in economic and community development. Chapters discuss topics such as: Front- and back-of-house operationsManaging nonprofit and commercial rentersBuilding and managing a board of directorsThe financial management of theatersThe necessary skills and attributes of a successful theater managerThe unique opportunities and challenges of operating historic, outdoor, and campus-based theaters. Every theater manager needs this invaluable guide filled with the proven strategies of managers, staff, and volunteer leaders covering virtually every aspect of running a theater--from drawing audiences and fundraising to facility development and community involvement.

By: Duncan M. Webb
Imprint: Allworth Press,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 346g
ISBN: 9781621537281
ISBN 10: 1621537285
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 05 May 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Duncan M. Webb is the founder and president of Webb Management Services, a management consulting firm serving the arts and cultural industries. He has spent forty years in the field as a consultant, teacher, speaker, author, and producer. He lives in New York City.

Reviews for Running Theaters, Second Edition: Best Practices for Leaders and Managers

Praise for Running Theaters, First Edition: An astoundingly comprehensive primer for the entire field. Duncan has captured the essence and complexity of our business. A must-read for those new to the field and for those of us who have grown the field. Absolutely first rate! --Judith Allen, vice chair, North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Foundation