Product Description
This innovative and exciting series exposes the truth about what it's really like to work in different career areas. Each book in the Careers Uncovered series contains unusual and thought-provoking facts about the profession as well as an overview of the different roles available from entry-level jobs through to the more senior levels. Crammed full with useful advice and case studies of people already working in the industry, these guides are presented in a lively and accessible format that will inspire readers - whether they are looking for their first job or are seasoned workers looking for a career change - to realise their dreams and discover which profession is really for them. ... Read more

Product Description
Few theater artists are as revered by their peers as Joseph Chaikin, whose Open Theater is regarded as one of the most influential ensembles to perform on international stages. This first bibliographical study of Joseph Chaikin, founder of the Open Theater and a seminal figure in 20th-century drama, documents his career as actor, director, writer, and teacher. Major sections are devoted to productions and primary and secondary bibliography. The biographical sketch utilizes published and unpublished materials, including Chaikin's papers at Kent State University, which are cataloged here for the first time. ... Read more

Product Description
Bing Crosby recorded nearly 2,000 songs, appeared in more than 100 films, starred in radio shows for nearly 30 years, and remained a hit on television for 25 years. He produced the best-selling record of all time, was the nation's leading film star for a record five years, and was voted one of the most influential Americans of the century by LIFE magazine. This book overviews his life and provides detailed information for all of his performances and appearances. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Comprehensive Reference Work
This excellent overview of the life and career of Bing Crosby is one of precious few serious works to have been published on the subject since the late 1940s. Of course, we now have volume I of what will ultimately be the definitive bio, the landmark "A Pocketful of Dreams" by Gary Giddins, which covers Crosby's life up to 1940 - but until the proposed second volume is completed, Osterholm's "Bio-Bibliography" remains, along with Malcolm Macfarlane's "Bing Crosby - Day by Day", one of the most comprehensive pure reference works available on the most popular entertainer of the first half of the 20th century. For the Crosby researcher, this book is simply indispensable.

Completely inadequate
This is one hundred pages of pure fluff, poorly arranged, dismally presented and written apparently in the span of six days. Bing Crosby was a towering figure in American entertainment for thirty years, his influence upon Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Pat Boone and scores of other singers is glaringly obvious. He was also an Academy Award-winning actor who starred in some of Hollywoods most stellar movies. This book simply doesn't do justice to Bing, his life, talent or the monumental impact he had upon popular culture.

The Bing biography to own and cherish is Gary Giddon's recent Bing book, available on Amazon. That books swings, this book is a dismal and shoddy job, worthy of an elementary school report, not a published book. ... Read more

Product Description
This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Performing Arts in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry.

Industry Definition

Groups or individuals who make music comprise this industry's players, from individual singer-songwriters to full orchestras.

Report Contents

The About this Industry chapter provides general information about the scope of the industry such as an industry definition and a list of the main activities of the industry.

The Industry at a Glance chapter provides a brief snapshot of the key indicators of the industry such as industry revenue and forecast growth rate.

The Industry Performance chapter covers the following: Executive Summary, Key External Drivers, Current Performance, Industry Outlook and Industry Life Cycle. The Executive Summary section is a brief summary of the overall chapter. The Key External Drivers section looks at the key factors outside the control of an individual business that determine the industry's performance. The Current Performance section provides analysis for the industry over the past five years with key performance indicators discussed. The Industry Outlook section is a key analysis section of the report and outlines expectations for the key industry indicators over the next five year period, including forecasts. The Industry Life Cycle section provides a discussion of where the industry is at in its life cycle and how that is affecting industry performance.

The Products & Markets chapter covers the following: Supply Chain, Products & Services, Demand Determinants, Major Markets, International Trade and Business Locations. The Supply Chain section lists the key buying and key selling industries associated with this industry. The Products & Services section lists the products and services the industry provides including percentage breakdowns by key segment. The Demand Determinants section provides an analysis of the determinants behind the level of demand for the industry's products. The Major Markets section gives an analysis of the markets for the industry's products and how these markets may have changed over time. The International Trade section provides a discussion of the importance of trade to the industry. The Business Locations section highlights where the industry operates and why.

The Competitive Landscape chapter is a discussion of the characteristics of an average operator in the industry and who controls the market for the products of the industry.It includes the following sections: Market Share Concentration, Key Success Factors, Cost Structure Benchmarks, Basis of Competition, Barriers to Entry and Industry Globalization. The Market Share Concentration section discusses the level of concentration of the industry.The Key Success Factors section looks at the key internal factors that contribute to the success of an operator in the industry. The Cost Structure Benchmarks section discusses the average costs faced by operators in the industry.The Basis of Competition section is a discussion of the factors that can give a company in this industry a competitive edge. The Barriers to Entry section looks at the factors preventing new companies from entering the industry. The Industry Globalization section provides an indication to which the industry is affected by global operations and trends.

The Major Companies chapter analyses the companies that have the most substantial influence on the industry. Market Share figures and a discussion of the major companies operations within the industry are given where possible.

The Operating Conditions chapter covers the following: Structural Risk Index, Investment Requirements, Technology & Systems, Industry Volatility, Regulation & Policy, Industry Assistance and Taxation Issues. The Structural Risk Index section provides an indicator of the level of risk faced by operators in the industry. The Investment Requirements section is an analysis of the level of capital investment required to operate in the industry.The Technology & Systems section discusses the key technologies used by the industry.The Industry Volatility section looks at the level of in the industry and the factors behind this volatility. The Regulation & Policy section looks in to the regulatory measures the industry is subject to and the corresponding compliance burden faced by operators in the industry. The Industry Assistance section discusses the level of assistance the industry receives from Government. The Taxation Issues gives a comparison between the level of tax burden on this industry compared to other industries and discusses industry-specific taxation measures placed upon it.

The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry value added (or gross product), establishments, enterprises, employment, exports, imports, wages, domestic demand and any relevant industry-specific data where appropriate. There is also a Historical Performance section that discusses the key past events that have determined industry performance. ... Read more

Product Description
The remarkable career of one of America's best loved musical comedy stars is here documented in all its shining facets: stage, screen, broadcasting, and recordings. Also included is a chronology of her life and career, listings of awards and endorsements, an annotated bibliography, and archival information. The opening biographical sketch is spiced with remarks from published materials, letters, and interviews with colleagues and friends of the actress. Access to all parts of the book is provided by a general index and a song index. A selection of photos show Martin in such memorable roles as Peter Pan and Maria von Trapp in Sound of Music. ... Read more

Product Description
Are you serious about your art? Acting can be an exciting and fulfilling career, but it takes more than talent to succeed. Get the inside scoop with this detailed guide, which includes tips on education, auditioning, and more. Profiles of working actors help bring the career to life. ... Read more

Product Description
Donna Reed has been called "America's favorite mother" and her recognition as such has stood the test of time. But before she became known as the ultimate mom on The Donna Reed Show, she was already a veteran film actress with almost 40 films to her credit--including roles in It's a Wonderful Life and From Here to Eternity. This book contains a brief biography, a detailed examination of her work, a listing of reviews of her work and of her awards and nominations, a chronology of major events in her life, and an annotated bibliography of writings from major magazines, fan magazines, books and newspapers. ... Read more

Product Description
The entertainment industry is extremely competitive. This new edition of "Getting into Performing Arts" helps you research the job you want, providing information on different careers in: music, from performance to marketing and merchandise; drama, from actor to drama therapist; and dance, from choreographer to dance journalist. ... Read more

Product Description
Joseph Papp's career was inextricably tied to that of the New York Shakespeare Festival, which he founded in 1954, serving as its artistic director for 37 years, and which survived his death in 1991. Papp's productions are documented here, with credits, runs, synopses, and review commentary. Also included are a chronology of Papp's life and career, a biographical sketch, an annotated bibliography of works by and about Papp, appendixes on other credits, activities, and awards, and detailed indexing. ... Read more

Product Description
This biography of one of the screen's most loved actresses, Ava Gardner, whose career has spanned five decades is as dramatic and compelling as many of her famous roles. In this unique bio-bibliography, the actress's marriages to three of the entertainment business's most influential contributors are chronicled as are her dozens of classic roles in a comprehensive filmography. This bio-bibliography is made complete with a careful list of sources and a generous view of her life through pictures. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Wonderful biography
As a big fan of Ava, I really enjoyed this book.It gave good details of her beginnings and later life.A very good read. ... Read more

Product Description
Lauren Bacall's life has been widely covered by the media ever since her screen debut in To Have and Have Not with Humphrey Bogart in 1944. This volume is a comprehensive critical guide to all aspects of Miss Bacall's career in film, radio, television and stage. Her personal life, no less extraordinary, with marriages to Bogart and Jason Robards, is documented in a biographical essay. This volume provides cast and production credits, plot synopses, review excerpts of all film, radio and stage appearances, and a detailed, annotated bibliography for additional research. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

LAUREN BACALL RULES!
Hey,as far as I am concerned Lauren Bacall is not only pretty but talented!LOVED How to marry a millionar!OK BUY it!B~Y~E! ... Read more

Product Description
This text is filled with tasks and activities to cover all aspects of current dance courses. It offers clear explanations of the social and cultural contexts of dance, providing the background to the development of modern dance. There are many performance examples and comparative studies of the two most popular genres; classical ballet and modern dance. It also includes exercises and routines for developing the reader's own dance techniques. ... Read more

Product Description
A comprehensive directory of the performing arts in Britain. The book provides information on companies and solo performers, orchestras, arts festivals, suppliers and services, colleges offering courses for performers and technicians, and venues. ... Read more

Product Description
Gendering Bodies / Performing Art is the first book that attempts a conceptual integration of dance and literary history in British culture. It attempts to make visible the role of dance in creating, reinforcing, and challenging developments in aesthetic practice and ideology in which both dance and literature participated.
Koritz integrates chapters on dance and dancers- from music hall ballet girls of the 1890s to the prestigious season of Diaghilev's Russian Ballet- with discussions on how major literary figures such as Oscar Wilde, W.B. Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, and T.S. Eliot used dance to further their own aesthetic agendas. In doing so, she provides an illuminating analysis of the connections between literature and dance, and explores the ways in which these two arts actively engaged in cultural processes encompassing both.
". . . provocative and stimulating . . . an invaluable addition to the work that is already available on turn-of-century theater/culture. . . ."--Vivien Gardner, Manchester University
"Reaching between the poles of popular music hall and the Ballet Russe, Koritz addresses a series of interrelated, mutually informing discourses in which we overhear the language of the literary community in its accolades and in its outcries. Koritz's book will prove useful to a wide variety of readers; many scholars of English literature will undoubtedly use this book to the fullest, turning to it again and again as a contextual primer for performance issues in their field."--Cheryl Herr, University of Iowa
Amy Koritz is Co-Director of the Cultural Studies Program and Assistant Professor of English, Tulane University.
... Read more

Product Description
Inside the Minds: The Performing Arts Business is an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to learn more about the business behind the arts. In this book, the presidents and executive directors of top orchestras, operas, and theatres from around the country offer their professional wisdom on surviving and thriving in the arts world. Discussing the best strategies for increasing and maximizing the impact of fund raising, ticket sales, corporate contributions, and more, authors reveal the best ways to obtain the financial security necessary for carrying out the artistic mission of any organization. From the challenges of running non-profit organizations today to cultivating and securing audiences for tomorrow, these seasoned arts professionals articulate the finer points on the performing arts industry now and into the future. Topics range from the large national orchestra to the small independent theatre and traverse the art, history and culture of diverse regions and communities. With a wealth of insider knowledge gleaned from years of experience in the field, Inside the Minds: The Performing Arts Business provides readers with insightful and practical information on this rewarding field. ... Read more

Product Description
This compendium of data on German playwrights and plays emphasizes the working repertory of German theatres during the period from 1767 to 1890. Presented in a clear and concise format, the information has been extracted from a variety of sources, many of which are difficult to obtain and inconveniently arranged. By including the works of both dilettantes and literary giants, the book provides insight into the theatre of the period under study and will prove useful for research on German "Trivialliteratur"of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. ... Read more

Product Description
A charter member of the renowned Actors Studio, Ms. Stapleton has won the top honors granted to performing artists, including the Oscar, Emmy and Tony Awards. This is the first book dedicated to the career of this consummate actress. A biographical narrative provides information on Ms. Stapleton's artistic development and significant events in her personal and professional life. A chronological summary demonstrates how effortlessly this actress has moved back and forth between stage and screen. The book contains chapters on stage performances, filmography, television appearances, and miscellaneous performances. An annotated bibliography, appendix of awards, and an index complete the volume. ... Read more