A profile of the performing arts industry : culture and commerce /

Attending a live concert or theatrical performance can be a thrilling experience. At their best, the performing arts represent the height of human creativity and expression. But the presentation on stage, whether it is Shakespeare, Beethoven, or The Lion King, depends on a business backstage. This b...

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Main Author: Gaylin, David H. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Business Expert Press, 2016.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Industry profiles collection.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Defining the arts and the industry
  • 3. Historical background on the performing arts disciplines
  • 4. The industry's development in America
  • 5. Industry size, structure, and value chain
  • 6. Performing artists and their unions
  • 7. Theater, orchestra, opera, and dance companies
  • 8. Audiences and tastes
  • 9. Managing performing arts companies
  • Notes
  • References
  • Index.