A resource for dance studio owners
Standby in the Wings
A behind-the-scenes guide to producing the perfect dance recital.
Covering an expansive spectrum of production topics, Designer and Production Manager Joe Naftal takes the reader through the process of producing a dance recital from booking a venue through opening night, including venue relations, site survey, lighting, projections, video, sound, backstage management and more, establishing a common vocabulary for dance studio owners and the designers, technicians, and staff they work with to create a stellar dance recital production!
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From planning to curtain call
Practical guidance from behind the curtain
Written for the people responsible for making recital day work, with clear guidance for communicating with venues, designers, technicians, staff, and volunteers.
Inside the book
- Booking a venue
- Venue relations
- Site survey
- Lighting
- Projections
- Video
- Sound
- Backstage management
- Production paperwork
- Opening night
Reviews
“The good news for you is that Joe is here! It's as if he's on your stage crew and you can ask him anything -- better yet he's actually just gone ahead and answered all your questions. This book is a comprehensive guide with behind-the-scenes tips that will help take your recital to a new level. When you approach running shows with the mindset that there is always something new to learn and ways to improve you will start to experience a whole new level of success.”
Suzanne Blake Gerety
DanceStudioOwner.com
“An excellent source of recital management tips for all of us.”
Rami Shalan
Born 2 Dance Studio
“Often in recital planning I feel like I'm on my own… This book has been such an incredible resource. You do not want to plan another recital without reading this book first. I look forward to implementing Joe's suggestions, systems, and approach to recital production. Couldn't recommend the book more! It's a gift to dance studio owners and anyone involved in stage production!”
Erin Jensen
Bloom Dance Studio
“I love this book! I wish that I had it sooner. It has so many ideas and tips in one place. I found the lighting section the most helpful.”
Alice White
Wasatch Arts Center
“A comprehensive guide to running a top notch and successful show. Having Joe's expertise, experience and knowledge at your fingertips is a lifesaver for new studio owners. It is also positive reinforcement to the veteran studio owners like me. 32 years strong! Thank you Joe for your generous gift to dance studios everywhere.”
Kim Semmel
Dance With Kim
About the author
Joe Naftal
Growing up in the studio family business, Joe Naftal is the Marketing Director and Production Manager for Dance Connection in Islip, New York. As the studio's Marketing Director and Production Manager, Joe oversees business development, sales, advertising, public relations, office administration, and the production of the studio's annual recital. Joe regularly collaborates with dance studio owners around the world, has been on the seminar faculty of the Dance Teacher Summit in New York City and the Energize Conference in Chicago, has been featured in Dance Teacher Magazine, and sits on the Expert Panel for DanceStudioOwner.com. Aside from his work at the studio, Joe is a lighting designer for classical and contemporary theatre, modern dance, ballet, and opera. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in lighting design from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and is a member of United Scenic Artists and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).