In 2005 literary and film critic Edward Turk immersed himself in New York Cityrsquo;s ACT FRENCH festival; a bold effort to enhance American contact with the contemporary French stage. This dizzying crash course on numerous aspects of current French theatre paved the way for six months of theatregoing in Paris and a monthrsquo;s sojourn at the 2006 Avignon Festival. In French Theatre Today he turns his yearlong involvement with this rich topic into an accessible; intelligent; and comprehensive overview of contemporary French theatre. Situating many of the nearly 150 stage pieces he attended within contexts and timeframes that stretch backward and forward over a number of years; he reveals French theatre during the first decade of the twenty-first century to be remarkably vital; inclined toward both innovation and concern for its audience; and as open to international influence as it is respectful of national tradition.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An excellent resource for the avid musician!By Jason AnschutzI was required to read this in a music business class in college. In reading chapter to chapter. I found the book to be an amazing read! Beeching discuses the necessities of having a successful and rewarding music career in any given field from constructing a resume to marketing and displaying your talent through media presence to audience environment to preparing how to prepare for a given music job. and so on. Her chapters provide easy reading and give what I call (break points) so I dont have to read 50 pages just to get to a point where I can safely stop reading. I strongly recommend this book to the avid musician or for anyone who is greatly considering a music career!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The Go-To Business Guide for Aspiring and Professional MusiciansBy Eric W BateThis book is a wonderful crash course and reference guide to making it as a freelance musician. I consider this a must-have for any professional or aspiring professional musician. As somebody who has been to multiple music schools. and who makes a living as a violinist. I have to say that the information in this book is just as important to a successful music career as is playing your instrument well... BUT! This is the stuff they never teach you in music school.Some topics off the top of my head: How to write a business letter; How to create a website; How to create business cards; How to record a demo CD; How to network; How to fundraise; How to get promotional photos... you get the idea.I loaned this book out to another musician friend. He liked it so much that instead of shipping mine back to me. he ordered me a new one and kept a copy for himself. I got this book in much the same way mdash; I checked it out from the library. and liked it so much. that I bought a copy for myself. Well worth it. and Ive never seen a better book of its kind.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If your serious about about having a successful music career. this book is an absolute must!.By A OWUSUI know you can highlight the Kindle version but I think Im going to invest in the print version of this too. Its that good. I wish Id read this whilst I was in music college. It really does cover everything. And I do mean everything. Theres loads of information here.It should be required reading for anyone studying music at a tertiary level who desires a career in music. Ms Beeching has created a brilliant resource.If your serious about about having a successful music career. this book is an absolute must!.
