Starting a Theatre Company 1st Edition

Dreaming of bringing bold performances to life? Starting a Theatre Company 1st Edition by Karl Falconer is your practical, inspiring roadmap for turning creative vision into a sustainable performing arts enterprise.

Packed with clear, actionable guidance, this edition walks you through every stage of launching and running a theatre company — from initial concept, programming and rehearsal-room practice to funding, legal structures, budgeting, marketing and audience development. Falconer blends industry insight with grounded strategies so emerging directors, producers, arts managers and drama students can build companies that thrive on and off stage.

What sets this book apart is its emphasis on real-world applicability: step-by-step planning tools, governance advice, and tips for securing grants, building partnerships and growing loyal audiences. Whether you aim to light up London’s fringe, create a regional ensemble in Manchester or Edinburgh, or establish an independent company in New York and beyond, the guidance is tailored to contemporary theatre economies and community contexts.

Readers will gain the confidence to shape artistic identity, manage teams, and create resilient business models without losing creative integrity. Concise, authoritative and written in an accessible voice, Falconer’s book is both a classroom staple and a go-to reference for professionals navigating the complexities of production and management.

For anyone serious about starting a theatre company, this is the essential guide — practical, inspiring and built for real-world results. Add Starting a Theatre Company 1st Edition to your library and begin shaping the stage you want to see.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.