The Accidental Producer: How Anyone Can Get Their Show on Stage

The Accidental Producer is a step-by-step handbook for first-time producers of plays, musicals, or anything else on stage. It provides advice from experienced theatre producers and industry specialists, including how to connect with venue decision-makers, secure funding, maximize press coverage, and approach star actors. The book's message is that anyone can produce a successful show with the right advice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Are you finding yourself in the unexpected role of organizing a show that you didn't intend to? Perhaps you're frustrated that no one else is taking on the production of your show, and you're eager to take matters into your own hands? You're certainly not alone in this experience. The Accidental Producer is a comprehensive guide designed specifically for first-time producers, offering valuable insights and strategies for bringing a play, musical, or any other theatrical production to life.

Step by step, this handbook walks you through every stage of the production process, from securing funding for your project to promoting and selling the show. Written by an experienced theatre producer, this book also includes valuable perspectives from eleven industry specialists who you may encounter along your journey.

Here are just a few of the experts who share their insights:

- Jez Bond, Artistic Director of Park Theatre, on connecting with venue decision-makers
- Francesca Moody, producer of the hit show Fleabag, on achieving success at the Edinburgh Fringe
- Paula Varjack, Relationship Manager at Arts Council England, on understanding the intricacies of securing funding
- Chloe Nelkin, Press representative, on maximizing press coverage for your show
- Alex Segal, agent, on approaching star actors

The empowering message of this book is that anyone can produce a successful show, especially when armed with the advice and experiences of those who have come before. Whether you're a seasoned producer or a newcomer to the world of theatre, The Accidental Producer is a valuable resource that will help you navigate the complexities of bringing your vision to life on stage.

Weight: 364g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350338326