(Applause Books). Featuring 28 of the top talents on Broadway! The Alchemy of Theatre lets the top talents in every theatrical field; from producing and writing to publicity and makeup; share their hard-earned wisdom. They speak on how to achieve success in an environment where giant egos are locked up together under mounting financial and emotional pressure; and are expected to deliver greatness. In short; this book is a how-to manual of collaboration by the professionals who do it best. Among those who have packed their lively essays with real-world stories of experience on legendary productions are directors Harold Prince; Susan Stroman; and George C. Wolfe; playwrights Wendy Wasserstein; recently deceased; and Edward Albee; stars Chita Rivera and Brian Stokes Mitchell; set designer Robin Wagner; songwriter Cy Coleman; in one of his last writing efforts before his death; costume designer William Ivey Long; producer Rocco Landesman; theatre operator Gerald Schoenfeld; chairman of The Shubert Organization; playwright and librettist Terrence McNally; lighting designers Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer; Musical Director Paul Gemignani; and more than a dozen more. This book is nothing but true-life stories of how these precepts work in real life for some of the most talented people alive.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Ive used this book in connection with Davis Good Girls and Wicked Witches for a course Im teaching ...By MichelleIve used this book in connection with Davis Good Girls and Wicked Witches for a course Im teaching on Disney villains. The students have loved the assigned readings from Davis. They are intriguing; captivating and enjoyable. Not everything is applicable for the course; but such is life.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I loved "Good Girls and Wicked Witches" much moreBy Joy LI loved "Good Girls and Wicked Witches" much more. While this book has some very interesting analytical points on male villains especially; it does not go into quite as much depth as Daviss Disney women book. Its still a great companion book to have. Id recommended getting both of them together.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent!!By Kathleen J. DavisWonderful companion to Good Girls Wicked Witches. This book is so well written with excellent information in an exceptionally interesting format. Well done!
