Be moved, be bold, be theatre - Starting A Professional Theatre Company in Rural America

Starting A Professional Theatre Company in Rural America

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Drama, Anthologies
Cover of the book Be moved, be bold, be theatre - Starting A Professional Theatre Company in Rural America by Janek Liebetruth, GRIN Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Janek Liebetruth ISBN: 9783640231522
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: December 15, 2008
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Janek Liebetruth
ISBN: 9783640231522
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: December 15, 2008
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Thesis (M.A.) from the year 2008 in the subject American Studies - Miscellaneous, grade: 2,0, University of Potsdam (Anglistik und Amerikanistik), 48 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: In general, American theatre is often equated with theatre produced and staged on Broadway in New York City. Yet, the American theatre scene is much more diverse and widespread than commonly believed. While the following work is focusing primarily on founding a professional theatre company in South Dakota, it follows and analyzes the voyage of an evolving theatre endeavor called Bühnenkunst Theatre Company and also gives an inside glimpse into the fascinating and mysterious world behind the curtain of contemporary performing arts, especially in the United States. In this paper, descriptive, theoretical facts and explanations are being intertwined with concrete, practical implementations on the process of founding a professional theatre company in rural America. Along the way, this paper does not only emphasize the artistic and creative segment of theatre, but also the technical as well as the business, legal and of course human element. Furthermore, the significance of choosing Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as a market for the new company will be explained and its history, demographics and location investigated. In order to analyze the professional theatre market in the South Dakota, two online surveys were conducted among theatre artists as well as the general public. The range of data, figures and statements captured the genuine essence of not only the multiplicity of different communities in the Midwest, but also the mixture of its theatre landscape. Beyond the study of the locale, the paper will demonstrate all issues that emerged during the formation process of the new company, like filing the articles of incorporation, getting support from the community, forming a board of directors and raising money, as well as choosing the right play for the debut production. The paper continues to elucidate the development of that production from a conceptual, aesthetical, technical, financial and promotional point of view. It will clarify the relevance that the selected play, Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind, has for the Sioux Falls audience. Finally, the paper will take a look into a possible future of the company and what might be achievable within the next few years.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Thesis (M.A.) from the year 2008 in the subject American Studies - Miscellaneous, grade: 2,0, University of Potsdam (Anglistik und Amerikanistik), 48 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: In general, American theatre is often equated with theatre produced and staged on Broadway in New York City. Yet, the American theatre scene is much more diverse and widespread than commonly believed. While the following work is focusing primarily on founding a professional theatre company in South Dakota, it follows and analyzes the voyage of an evolving theatre endeavor called Bühnenkunst Theatre Company and also gives an inside glimpse into the fascinating and mysterious world behind the curtain of contemporary performing arts, especially in the United States. In this paper, descriptive, theoretical facts and explanations are being intertwined with concrete, practical implementations on the process of founding a professional theatre company in rural America. Along the way, this paper does not only emphasize the artistic and creative segment of theatre, but also the technical as well as the business, legal and of course human element. Furthermore, the significance of choosing Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as a market for the new company will be explained and its history, demographics and location investigated. In order to analyze the professional theatre market in the South Dakota, two online surveys were conducted among theatre artists as well as the general public. The range of data, figures and statements captured the genuine essence of not only the multiplicity of different communities in the Midwest, but also the mixture of its theatre landscape. Beyond the study of the locale, the paper will demonstrate all issues that emerged during the formation process of the new company, like filing the articles of incorporation, getting support from the community, forming a board of directors and raising money, as well as choosing the right play for the debut production. The paper continues to elucidate the development of that production from a conceptual, aesthetical, technical, financial and promotional point of view. It will clarify the relevance that the selected play, Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind, has for the Sioux Falls audience. Finally, the paper will take a look into a possible future of the company and what might be achievable within the next few years.

More books from GRIN Publishing

Cover of the book The Issue of Jerusalem by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book Des Histoires à dormir debout by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book Identity construction in David Lynch's Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book Das Internet im österreichischen Wahlkampf by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book The Japanese employment system by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book Depoliticisation as an orthodox account of British economic policy since 1997 by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book Frauen auf Kreuzzügen by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book Resistance in James Kelman's 'How Late It Was, How Late' by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book Social Theory - Between modernism and postmodernism Enlightenment and Romance by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book Nationalism in Quebec by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book Children with Specific Language Impairment by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book The Truth And Reconciliation Commission in South Africa - A Learner's Diary by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book How to change your world by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book Die Außen- und Deutschlandpolitik der Bundesrepublik Deutschland 1966 - 1969 by Janek Liebetruth
Cover of the book An examination of the extent to which Rousseau reconciled the claims of the individual and the community by Janek Liebetruth
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy