Library : Stage Management: Management Resources

Digital Resources

Selected Management Ebooks

Essentials of Stage Management by Peter Maccoy
ISBN: 9781408149690

Publication Date: 2020

Maccoy examines the qualities and skills necessary for effective management, stressing the importance of understanding both the creative and the technical processes involved in theatre. From negotiating contracts through to rehearsals, performance and post-production, Essentials of Stage Management is packed with invaluable advice on every aspect of the job and every type of theatre.
Stage Management: Communication Design as Scenography by Michael Smalley
ISBN: 9781350360556

Publication Date: 2023

Drawing on interview material from more than 20 leading stage managers worldwide, this book situates the contemporary practice of stage management within its historical and social contexts. Questioning the notions of the invisible stage manager and a linear production process, it argues for a broader conception of stage management lying at the intersections of administration, management and artistry.
Stage Manager: the professional experience refreshed by Larry Fazio
ISBN: 9781315405643

Publication Date: 2017

Stage Manager: The Professional Experience-Refreshed takes the reader on a journey through all aspects of the craft of stage management in theatre, including the technological advancements that have come to theatre and the stage manger's job.
Off Headset: Essays on Stage Management Work, Life, and Career by Rafael Jaen, Christopher Sadler
ISBN: 9780429321672

Publication Date: 2022

Off Headset is a collection of chapters containing essays by a richly diverse group of stage management professionals and educators covering the challenges stage managers face on the job, in their lives, and in their careers.

Physical Materials in the Library

Searching the Library Collections

Materials in the library are organized by subject. Browsing the shelves of the library in-person can help you discover new work, materials, inspiration, and connections. Listed below are general call number ranges for management and theatre at UNCSA Library:

HD28-70 - Management
NX760-770 - Administration of the arts
NX798-820 - Arts centers and facilities
PN 2085-2091 - Theatre > Stage and Accessories

You can search our digital and in-library collections simultaneously by title, author, subject, or keyword via a catalog search. Click Advanced Search for additional search criteria (like material type, language, year, etc.). Each book record in our online catalog contains Library of Congress Subject Headings, which can help you locate books on a similar topic. Click on the subject heading in the online catalog to go to a list of books that share that subject heading. Examples include Stage Management and Stage Management -- Vocational Guidance.

Selected Print Books

The Stage Manager's Toolkit by Laurie Kincman
Call Number: PN2085 .K57 2017

ISBN: 9781138183773

Publication Date: 2017

The Stage Manager's Toolkit provides a comprehensive account of the role of the stage manager for live theatre with a focus on both written and verbal communication best practices. The book outlines the duties of the stage manager and assistant stage manager throughout a production, discussing not only what to do but why.
Introduction to the Art of Stage Management by Michael Vitale
Call Number: PN2085 .V57 2019 - Stacks (3rd Floor)

ISBN: 9781474257206

Publication Date: 2019

Drawing on his diverse experience working with companies from across the performing arts spectrum in venues from the Hollywood Bowl to the Barbican Centre in London, Michael Vitale offers a practical resource on the art of stage management for new and established stage managers. Besides providing detailed coverage of the role within theatre, the book uniquely explores the field of stage management in numerous branches of the entertainment industry.
Collaborating Backstage by Timo Niermann
Call Number: PN2053 .N53 2019 - Stacks (3rd Floor)

ISBN: 9781350072848

Publication Date: 2019

Collaboration is the most important facet of any theatrical company. From the performers on stage to the choreographers, designers and technicians working behind the scenes, this book considers all departments working on a production and instructs them on how to unify their individual skills towards a shared goal. From Vaudeville to classical opera, this book establishes the skills that each specialist brings to the production process before demonstrating how each individual contribution can be utilized in tandem with all other creative teams.