Putting On A Play
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
For anyone who has ever dreamed of seeing a script come to life under stage lights, Putting On a Play is an indispensable guide to the craft and chaos of theatrical production. Michael Legat instructs readers through every stage of the process — from the first read-through to opening night — with the clarity and authority of a seasoned practitioner. The book details the collaborative machinery behind a successful production, covering casting, direction, stagecraft, and the unsung logistical work that transforms a written page into a living performance. Legat writes with a practical, no-nonsense voice that demystifies the theatre without stripping it of its magic. The work argues that great theatre is not the product of chance or genius alone, but of disciplined preparation and teamwork, making it as valuable for the amateur enthusiast as for the aspiring professional. A book that leaves the reader not merely informed, but genuinely hungry to raise the curtain.
Author: Michael Legat
Format: Hardback
Genre: Preforming Arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
For anyone who has ever dreamed of seeing a script come to life under stage lights, Putting On a Play is an indispensable guide to the craft and chaos of theatrical production. Michael Legat instructs readers through every stage of the process — from the first read-through to opening night — with the clarity and authority of a seasoned practitioner. The book details the collaborative machinery behind a successful production, covering casting, direction, stagecraft, and the unsung logistical work that transforms a written page into a living performance. Legat writes with a practical, no-nonsense voice that demystifies the theatre without stripping it of its magic. The work argues that great theatre is not the product of chance or genius alone, but of disciplined preparation and teamwork, making it as valuable for the amateur enthusiast as for the aspiring professional. A book that leaves the reader not merely informed, but genuinely hungry to raise the curtain.