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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. FluffBy Darrell ThompsonYoull gain more from a fluffer-nutter sandwich than this time waster. It is purely anecdotal with an emphasis on artistic failure rather than commercial success. But; the end game; as the author points out is to have fun. Right.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Only OKBy Danielle MariAlthough; as the reviewer above points out; the book includes "from the trenches" advice; as opposed to condescending "how to" instructions; the content falls short for my taste. Additionally; the book seems to be written for a small; but established company; as opposed to a brand new company. This being said; I have two main problems:* The author pays too much attention to attaining a space (including information about insurance and lighting/sound instruments; etc.); but fails to discuss in any deep way how to develop a strong mission statement; to attract the first audience; how to pick material; how to attain rights... Most fledgling companies would do well to rent a performance space (which generally includes tech equipment and insurance). Most fledgling companies; too; completely miss the boat on selecting material; forging a working mission statement; attracting the audience; etc.* The inclusion of the Bailiwick completely baffles me. Yes; the company should be commended for taking chances on and discovering new talent. But lauded as a "successful" company? I think not. Bailiwick suffers from severe (and finally public) criticism amongst the Chicago theater scene; as evidenced in this fantastic article : [...]How can Mulcahy include a company that is in litigation for non-payment of a playwright and an artistic director who admits that "it wouldnt surprise me" if someone couldnt cash their check for $100? While the company may be (likely is) making money- I dont think it counts as success if the money is owed to the artists who brought it in.Overlooking these two major flaws; the book does offer some good resources. The appendices; especially may be of use to new theater companies. Most of the book; though; really serves more useful to an established theater company looking to grow.30 of 30 people found the following review helpful. Find Your Way; Well HelpBy Kevin L. NenstielPlease notice the absence of the words "How To" in the title of this book. This is a book of practical advice from the world of experience; not a book of instruction with facts and statistics. You will need to know and learn a great deal to figure out how to start and build a thriving theatre company; and this book will give you only the merest outline of what you need.That said; this book does glean the best advice from companies like Steppenwolf; Bailiwick; Mixed Blood; and the legendary Pasadena Playhouse; and presents all this advice in a clear; readable manner. Be explaining how these above-average; highly-respected theatre companies built themselves up--their mistakes as well as their successes--we get a glimpse into the world of high motivation; artistic dedication; and pure love that turns something as uncertain as a theatre company into a thriving success.Youll still have to do the hard work yourself; and youll still make some nasty mistakes right off the bat. Indeed; this book encourages you to do so early and often; so you get it out of your system. But if you want to get some good pointers and avoid the really egregious errors; this is your book.
