The Accidental Producer: How Anyone Can Get Their Show on Stage [Hardcover]

Found yourself organising a show that you didn't mean to? Or frustrated that no one else is producing your show and just want to do it yourself? You're not alone.
The Accidental Producer is the first-timer's guide to getting a play, musical or anything else on stage. This step by step handbook explains every stage of the production process, from funding your project to selling the show and everything in between.
Written by an experienced theatre producer this book additionally shares the perspectives of eleven industry specialists you might encounter on your journey.
?Park Theatre Artistic Director, Jez Bondon how to connect to a venue decision maker
?Fleabag producer, Francesca Moodyon the secrets to success at the Edinburgh Fringe
?Arts Council England Relationship Manager, Paula Varjackon how securing their funding actually works
?Press representative, Chloe Nelkinon how to maximise a show's press coverage
?Agent, Alex Segalon approaching star actors
This much-needed book's liberating message is thatanyone can produce a successful show, especially if they have in their armoury the advice of those that have come before.

Tim Johansonhas worked as an independent theatre producer since 2011. He has produced and general-managed productions from 50-seat studio theatres to London's West End. He has produced under both commercial and subsidised models, worked in co-productions, general managed for major producers and first time producers, working in London, New York, Edinburgh and around the UK.This book is absolutely essential for anyone forging a path as a theatre producer or for anyone who wants to know how to put on a show. It is an honest, informative, comprehensive and uplifting book that demystifies so much about theatre and makes you excited to find your next show and get going. Adam Lenson, theatre director

Introduction
Section A.
1. Who Are You? And Wl£9