1st Edition

Starting a Theatre Company How to Become a Theatre Maker and Create Your Own Work

By Karl Falconer Copyright 2023
272 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

272 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

272 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

Exploring everything from company incorporation and marketing, to legal, finance and festivals, Starting a Theatre Company is the complete guide to running a low-to-no budget or student theatre company. Written by an experienced theatre practitioner and featuring on-the-ground advice, this book covers all aspects of starting a theatre company with limited resources, including how to become a... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Defining your Style and Company Voice  3. Becoming a Company  4. Roles and Responsibilities  5. Building an Audience  6. Marketing and Branding  7. Logistics of Production  8. Legal and Safety  9. Finance  10. Raising Funds  11. Festivals  12. Putting on Work  13. Business Sustainability  14. Failure, Endings and Exit  15.Final Words

Biography

Karl Falconer is a director and educator and Managing Director of PurpleDoor. His work has been staged and screened across the UK and Ireland, and has been supported by Arts Council England and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. His work has been nominated for a National Lottery Award and he currently serves on the Arts Squad for Northern Broadsides.