Exam 13: Image Makers: Producers

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The distinction between Broadway and Off-Broadway is decided based on

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Large scale musicals are extremely costly to produce and generally have very expensive ticket prices. Yet, they remain tremendously popular and a staple of every Broadway season. Discuss what factors contribute to their cost, and what steps producers have taken to get around these expenses.

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There are several factors that contribute to the high cost of producing large scale musicals. These include the expenses associated with hiring top talent such as actors, musicians, and creative teams, as well as the costs of elaborate sets, costumes, and special effects. Additionally, marketing and advertising for these productions can also be very expensive.

In order to mitigate these costs, producers have taken several steps. One approach is to secure corporate sponsorships or partnerships, which can help offset some of the production expenses. Another strategy is to seek out co-productions with other theaters or production companies, allowing for shared costs and resources. Additionally, some producers have turned to crowdfunding platforms or private investors to help finance their productions.

Furthermore, advancements in technology have also allowed for more cost-effective ways of creating elaborate sets and special effects. For example, the use of projection mapping and digital backdrops can often be more affordable than constructing physical set pieces.

Overall, while large scale musicals remain costly to produce, producers have found various ways to navigate these expenses and continue to bring these popular productions to the stage.

The only real difference between producing on Broadway or Off-Broadway is the cost.

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The professional union that represents the stage managers on Broadway is the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).

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What is the job of the Literary Manager? Explain the problems that could occur between the playwright and the Literary Manager.

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Individual people that invest in a Broadway play are called

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National Touring Companies are usually formed because the Broadway production did not get good reviews and is losing money.

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Plays and musicals that have transferred from regional theatres for successful Broadway runs include

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Altering the race or the ethnicity of a character to bring about a new perspective is called

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Playwrights frequently pay "options" to producers who will, it is hoped, produce their plays.

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Joint ventures and limited partnerships are frequently formed to produce off-Broadway shows, which can cost __________>

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Explain the process by which a script develops into a Broadway production, including the roles of agent, producer, casting director and at least two other theatre practitioners that have been discussed in the text.

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Diversity in staging has lead to the formation of _______ theatre companies, such as Spiderwoman Theatre

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LORT (The League of Resident Theatres) was formed to provide venues for touring shows.

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The "preview" has taken the place of

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The Artistic Director of the Arena Stage is Washington, D. C. is Gregory Boyd.

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Broadway production costs continue to rise due to increases in the costs of

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The Producer of Cats and Miss Saigon is

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The terms Artistic Director and Producing Director are basically interchangeable.

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One option that has broadened distribution for Broadway shows is

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