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What does it mean to be a performing arts leader? Leadership in the Performing Arts addresses and analyzes this question by presenting the wisdom and expertise of eleven men and women with experience leading nonprofit performing arts institutions in the United States. These successful leaders provide many real-world examples of business practices that may be generally applied by practitioners in our field, and throughout the nonprofit sector. The book examines:
The leader’s career path and professional growth
The leader’s vision
Leadership styles and the importance of interpersonal skills
Setting and executing organizational priorities
Leading decision-making and communication processes
Creating change and innovation
Challenges faced in leading an institution
Interviewees include: Kathy Brown, executive director of the New York City Ballet; Peter Gelb, general manager of the Metropolitan Opera; Heather Hitchens, president of the American Theatre Wing; Karen Brooks Hopkins, president and chief executive officer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music; Timothy J. McClimon, president of the American Express Foundation; Laura Penn, executive director of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society; Arlene Shuler, president and chief executive officer of New York City Center; Paul Tetreault, director of Ford’s Theatre; Nancy Umanoff, executive director of the Mark Morris Dance Group; Patrick Willingham, executive director of The Public Theater; and Harold Wolpert, managing director of the Roundabout Theatre Company.
Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don’t aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Publisher : Allworth (April 5, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 252 pages
ISBN-10 : 1621535126
ISBN-13 : 978-1621535126
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.25 inches
4.5
Reviewer: Lou W
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Wonderful Book!
Review: An excellent book which is a must read for everyone in the performing arts. Covers all the major issues with clarity and detail.
Reviewer: Marc Frost
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: Really fantastic read for developing leaders in the arts industry!
Reviewer: Ann
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good book!
Review: I bought it as it was a required text for a course but it was a good read. Good use of personal stories and examples of problem-solving. The quality of the book itself as a paperback is not the greatest.
Reviewer: martinintha
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: Fantastic
