(Applause Books). Now in its 25th year; the Commercial Theater Institute sponsors an annual intensive program in New York for individuals interested in producing or investing in the theatre that attracts people from all over the world. The top working theatre professionals offer hard; factual information to those interested in producing for Broadway; Off-Broadway; Off-Off-Broadway; anywhere in North America; as well as in the United Kingdom. The Commercial Theater Institute Guide to Producing Plays and Musicals now collects for the first time the cream of the crop of that advice; from the noted theatre professionals who participate in the program; in their own words. Interviews; contributions; and a resource directory are included from 30 theatre professionals who have won a total of 45 Tony Awards. Agents; directors; production designers; general managers; fundraisers; marketing directors; producers; and theatrical attorneys all offer invaluable advice in a book that will be the definitive resource in its field.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Wonderful Read for the Open HeartedBy LADebScarbrough covers a lot of territory -- physical; emotional; spiritual -- in this engaging; inspiring and provocative work. I loved following her on her journey of discovery. She is an open; honest guide -- able to share the highs and lows; good and bad; confusion; passion; pain; ecstasy in equal measure in such a way that I could question my own assumptions about "right" and "wrong" but also saw a path to find answers without judging myself or others. A wonderful read for anyone who is open to exploration too . . .0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Loved reaing about the different culture and how it effected the story.By CustomerI have always wondered about mixing cultures in relationships and this book by Marsha Scarbrough really shows some of the difficulties one can face when two poeple from very different cultures and beleifs step into a partnership; especially when each person brings their own codependencies and limited beliefs about themselves. This book showcases how difficult these kind of relationships can be. "Honey in the River" kept me interested to the finish. It is a Very well written book and if you are looking for a true story that will keep you entertained to the end; this is the book for you.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Rhythm the riverBy Story Circle Book ReviewsWhen I selected Honey in the River by Marsha Scarbrough; the books subtitle: Shadow; Sex and West African Spirituality certainly painted an intriguing picture. I was not disappointed. The author provides a primer of Yoruba worldview as she narrates an intimate story of love and vulnerability.Marsha Scarbrough; a long-time wisdom seeker; relates that after her failed marriage she finds her way to a Nigerian spiritual leader who is practicing Ifa. She attends meetings where vibrant hand drumming is used to produce trance states for ecstatic dancers. She becomes enthralled with the stories; the language; the stimulation of the senses and the energy of the dance. All the pieces fall into place and she begins a sexual liaison with an Ifa teacher she calls Oba. Anthropologists call this "going native;" although Scarbrough is quick to say she is not an anthropologist; but a devotee who found herself transferring feelings of love to her spiritual teacher.Hand drumming is integral to Ifa experience and was introduced by Babatunde Olatunji to my generation through early collaborations with Carlos Santana and the Grateful Dead. Oba played with Olatunji for over 10 years. I love the sound and visceral feeling that comes from hand drumming. This is the only book I know of that comes with its own sound track of Ifa chants.I felt pulled into the book; as if I were invited to join as a disciple to wriggle and writhe to the fervent rhythm of her narrative. The author is honest and reflective about how the man she at first accepted as a polygamist because of his culture was nothing more than a manipulative philanderer. She details the deceptions and her struggle with reconciling how her path seeking spiritual wisdom led her into entangled relationships. Here is a capable professional woman mired in drama worthy of a soap opera!She analyzes how the warped belief system of Oba allowed him to lie and hide his actions from his followers. This admired spiritual leader had multiple sex partners; did not adhere to the cultural norm of polygamy; and still felt he was honoring the tenets of Ifa and leading a spiritual life.I was interested in this story because of my love of music of the African diaspora and cross-cultural experiences. Ifa is an ancient earth-based religion that has existed for thousands of years. There is a reason that the beliefs resonate at a primeval level. Through Ms. Scarbroughs eyes; I was able to look into a world I knew little about; lived for a while vicariously; and was able to escape unscathed.by Martha Meachamfor Story Circle Book Reviewsreviewing books by; for; and about women
