{"product_id":"take-stage","title":"Take Stage!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTake Stage!\u003c\/i\u003e is the first comprehensive \"how-to\" book for lesbians wanting to produce or direct lesbian theatre. Controversial and anecdotal, \u003ci\u003eTake Stage!\u003c\/i\u003e is written for the lesbian with no previous experience with theatre or lesbian organization. In addition to chapters on auditioning, rehearsals, selecting the script, booking space, and assembling a staff, the book includes chapters on issues of special interest to lesbians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTake Stage!\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on how to challenge the \"isms\"—lookism, racism, classism, ageism, and other prejudices with which lesbian culture is currently engaged. It also looks at problems of accountability in non-hierarchal structures, boundary-setting among all-volunteer staffs, sabotage via hidden agendas or disassociative behaviors, horizontal hostility, and internalized homophobia. The appendix contains sample contracts, audition forms, light plots, budgets, and schedules.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the decision to produce the play to opening night and touring, \u003ci\u003eTake Stage!\u003c\/i\u003e covers all the bases and provides a healthy dose of moral support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scarecrow Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255954887000,"sku":"9780810832084","price":77.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780810832084.jpg?v=1769807728","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/take-stage","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}