{"product_id":"9781350578791","title":"Journey to Associate Director and Choreographer… and Beyond An Industry Guide for Practitioners and Creatives","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJourney to Associate Director and Choreographer… and Beyond\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Industry Guide for Practitioners and Creatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRichard J. Hinds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerforming Arts \/ Theater \/ Direction \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor every West End and Broadway musical that's running in London and New York, as well as shows across the world and on tour, a team of associate creatives is behind the scenes keeping them alive. But how does someone become this multi-faceted role, and what skills do they need in order to succeed?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Being an Associate Director or Choreographer is an all-encompassing role that requires diplomacy, creativity, organisation, tact and efficiency; this book is the first all-inclusive guide written to help aspiring and practising creatives find their way into this vital part of the theatre industry ecosystem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Learn from an industry professional with years of experience in the field, and gain insight into every aspect of the associate role. Whether you are a young creative looking to work in the field or a seasoned professional looking to make the transition, this book will be accessible and relevant to all. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Addressing the practical skills necessary to succeed in the role - from creating your own content to networking tips and advice on building relationships with fellow creatives – the core of this book takes you through what it is like 'on the job', from the rehearsal room, to opening night and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Discover how to make working tables, charts and diagrams to help maintain a show, handle cast changes, work with understudies and swings as well as replicate the work in different circumstances time after time, within a specific professional brief.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining industry expertise and practical advice from the best associates working in theatre today this much-needed guide ends by looking at how you can successfully become your own creative and use the skills discussed to flourish as a director or choreographer in musical theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRichard J. Hinds\u003c\/b\u003e, a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, is a NYC\/London based Director and Choreographer. He served as the Associate on the Broadway and West End productions of \u003ci\u003eTitanique, Elf, Company, Come From Away, Disney's Newsies, Jekyll and Hyde, Il Divo: A Musical Affair \u003c\/i\u003eas well as the National Theatre's productions of \u003ci\u003eHere Lies Love\u003c\/i\u003e. He also worked on the National\/UK Tours \u003ci\u003eof 9 to 5, Disney's High School Musical \u003c\/i\u003eand David Walliams' \u003ci\u003eDemon Dentist \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAwful Auntie\u003c\/i\u003e. Richard's directing and choreography credits include \u003ci\u003eEscape to Margaritaville \u003c\/i\u003e(BroadwayWorld “Best Direction of a Musical”), \u003ci\u003eFootloose, The Drowsy Chaperone, Guys and Dolls, Buddy, Tootsie, Jersey Boys, Holiday Inn, How to Succeed…, Fame, Evita, Mamma Mia!, Saturday Night Fever, Little Shop of Horrors, Cabaret, Chicago, Hairspray, Joseph… Dreamcoat, The Sound of Music, All Shook Up, Catch Me If You Can, Newsies!, Smokey Joe's Cafe, The Fantasticks, Forever Plaid, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Sweet Charity, The Rocky Horror Show \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePump Boys and Dinettes\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 September 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethuen Drama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350578791\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51965834231948,"sku":"9781350578791","price":26.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_71e04950-99f6-4786-b533-1e92f648757a.jpg?v=1786071357","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781350578791","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}