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Working Together in Theatre: Collaboration and Leadership (2nd Edition)

By Robert Cohen and Joel Veenstra

Robert Cohen, the late professor emeritus of drama, and Joel Veenstra, Chair of the Department of Drama

Working Together in Theatre: Collaboration and Leadership explores how theater artistry melds the forces of collaboration and leadership, igniting creativity from the first spark of an idea to the climactic curtain call. The book highlights the dynamic interplay between producer, director, playwright, actor, designer, stage manager, dramaturg and stage crew, offering strategies to harness collective creativity in theatrical productions. In this new edition, Veenstra builds upon Cohen’s original concepts with updated case studies drawn from their combined 75 years of theater-making experience, modern perspectives from leadership experts such as Brené Brown and Simon Sinek, refreshed exercises and an expanded scope beyond theater to broader collaborative contexts. The book also features revised frameworks for fostering collaborative environments, practical tools for conflict resolution and updated digital resources to enhance practical understanding and application.

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Nov. 2024 | 264 Pages

ISBN: 9781350333598