The world's your stage
Subtitle: how performing artists can make a living while still doing what they love
By: William F. Baker, Warren C. Gibson, Evan Leatherwood
Contributors: Gibson, Warren C., author; Leatherwood, Evan, author
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 219
ISBN-13: 9780814436158
Subjects: Performing arts; Economic aspects; Vocational guidance
Other titles: World is your stage
Description: Today's performers need to hone their entrepreneurial skills and create their own careers. Inspired by the celebrated Juilliard course, The World's Your Stage explains the business side of the performing arts. Keep your dream alive, but keep a clear eye on the facts. With planning and work, you can make a living doing what you love-you just need to learn how.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Some questions and concepts to get you started; title: Struggles and triumphs of western musicians; title: The performing arts as  an industry; title: The digital revolution and the performing arts; title: Reading and understanding financial statements; title: Essential lessons from the great managers; title: Essential lessons from the artist-entrepreneurs; title: Fundraising; title: Auditions, agents, and Angela's story; title: The graduation speech.