Library & Learning Commons: Stage Management: Management Resources

Digital Resources

Selected Management Ebooks

Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers by Howard G. Birnberg
ISBN: 9781604271201
Publication Date: 2015
Covers essential skills needed for effective project management. Particular emphasis is devoted to effective communications essential to the optimal performance of every member of the project team.
The Project Management Tool Kit by Tom Kendrick
ISBN: 9780814433461
Publication Date: 2013
For project managers of every industry, this title includes practical tips and techniques for a variety of project management needs, including scope planning, schedule development and adjustment, cost estimating and control, defining and using project metrics, decision-making and problem solving, motivation and leadership, stakeholder engagement and expectation management, and risk identification and monitoring.

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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

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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. The library has multiple editions of this text available for checkout.
Stage Manager: The Professional Experience by Larry Fazio
Call Number: PN2085 .F39 2000 - Stacks (3rd Floor)
ISBN: 0240804104
Publication Date: 2000
Takes the reader through all aspects of the craft of stage management, from prompt books and cueing to relationships and people management. Using interviews with other professional stage managers, the author provides a practical, experience-based guide for students and aspiring professionals alike.
Essentials of Stage Management by Peter Maccoy
Call Number: PN2085 .M29 2005b - Stacks (3rd Floor)
ISBN: 0878301992
Publication Date: 2005
Covers the Tuckman Management Theory, relating the stages of group development to stage managers. He also gives advice on delegating, prioritizing, and safe practices (i.e. upholding union regulations).
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.