Working in American Theatre: A Brief History, Career Guide and Resource Book for Over 1,000 Theatres

This is the indispensable career guide for anyone interested in the theatre: the complete A to Z culled from industry expert Jim Volz's experience and interviews with many voices in the theatre community. This guide is your first port of call from how to get your foot in the door to where, when and how to advance your career.  In addition to advice, inspiration and strategies for all working practitioners, not just actors, it also features extensive listings and directories for regional companies, commercial theatre, festivals, touring companies, university theatres and children’s productions.

Originally published as BACKSTAGE GUIDE TO REGIONAL THEATRE in limited release, this book has been completely updated and broadened in scope with 25% entirely new material added to create WORKING IN AMERICAN THEATRE.