Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 151 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 391 g
How Performing Artists Can Make a Living While Still Doing What They Love
Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 151 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 391 g
ISBN: 978-0-8144-3615-8
Verlag: Amacom
Don't let your art become a hobby.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’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. Filled with insights from leading figures in the arts as well as lessons from thriving artist-entrepreneurs, the book helps you:Understand the numbers • Find your niche—and fill it • Market and promote yourself and your venture • Network productively • Fundraise both online and off • Balance artistic and financial growth with the Oportunity Framework • And more.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.
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CONTENTS Preface ix 1. Some Questions and Concepts to Get You Started 1 2. Struggles and Triumphs of Western Musicians 14 3. The Performing Arts as an Industry 31 4. The Digital Revolution and the Performing Arts 45 5. Reading and Understanding Financial Statements 61 6. Essential Lessons from the Great Managers 85 7. Essential Lessons from the Artist-Entrepreneurs 120 8. Fundraising 156 9. Auditions, Agents, and Angela’s Story 185 10. The Graduation Speech 199 Acknowledgments 205 Notes 207 Index 213 About the Authors 221
