Prompt Book. A Guide for Theatre Stage Managers - Softcover

Adeboye, Gbenga Emmanuel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3389012877 ISBN 13: 9783389012871

Verlag: GRIN Verlag, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

Seminar paper in the subject Theater Studies, Dance, grade: 5.0 (=A), Obafemi Awolowo University (Dramatic Arts), course: Stage Management, language: English, abstract: Welcome to the world behind the curtains, where every scene, every cue, and every emotion seamlessly weave together to create the magic of theatre. In the heart of this enchanting realm lies a crucial tool, often overlooked yet indispensable - the Prompt Book. Originally conceived as "Art and Science of Crafting a Comprehensive Prompt Book for Stage Plays and Dance Performances: A Guide for Stage Managers", this study by Gbenga Emmanuel Adeboye delves into the intricate artistry and practical methodologies of stage management, condensed and refined into the succinct title "Prompt Book: A Guide for Theatre Stage Managers". Imagine being handed a treasure map that guides you through the labyrinth of a theatrical production, ensuring that every actor's entrance, every lighting change, and every sound effect unfolds with precision and grace. This is the essence of the prompt book - a roadmap meticulously crafted by the stage manager, serving as the backbone of every successful performance. But why is this study essential? Why should every aspiring and seasoned stage manager alike delve into its pages? Firstly, the prompt book is not just a mere collection of notes; it is the lifeline of a production. It encapsulates the director's vision, the actor's journey, and the technical intricacies that breathe life into a performance. Without a well-prepared prompt book, chaos ensues, and the magic on stage falters. Secondly, "Prompt Book: A Guide for Theatre Stage Managers" goes beyond theory; it is a practical manual designed to empower stage managers with actionable insights. From creating a production bible (prompt book) to managing rehearsals, cueing sequences, and handling emergencies, this book navigates through the complexities of stage management in the simplest, most comprehensible manner.

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Gbenga Emmanuel Adeboye is a distinguished international scholar born in February 1998 in Modakeke, Osun State, Nigeria. He obtained his first Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 2023. He is renowned for his groundbreaking research in drama, theatre, and performing arts. With a profound passion for enlightenment and practical discovery, he is consistent in making significant contributions to knowledge in his fields/disciplines, earning global recognition for his outstanding works. His impactful research has inspired peers and left a lasting impression on the disciplines he fervently explores.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: GRIN Verlag
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 3389012877
• ISBN 13: 9783389012871
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 20
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: GRIN Publishing GmbH; info@grin.com; ; Waltherstraße 23; München; 80337; Deutschland