The world's your stage how performing artists can make a living while still doing what they love

If you’re like most performing artists, you’re not in it for the money. Whether you’re a musician, a dancer, or an actor, you've spent years mastering your craft. But to make it your career—you need to figure out how to get paid. Jobs are scarce and talent alone no longer assures success. Today...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Baker, William F., 1942- author (author), Gibson, Warren C., author, Leatherwood, Evan, author
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : AMACOM, American Management Association [2016]
Edition:1st edition
Series:Gale eBooks
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629987906719
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • some questions and concepts to get you started
  • Struggles and triumphs of western musicians
  • The performing arts as an industry
  • The digital revolution and the performing arts
  • Reading and understanding financial statements
  • Essential lessons from the great managers
  • Essential lessons from the artist-entrepreneurs
  • Fundraising
  • Auditions, agents, and Angela's story
  • The graduation speech.