Lessons from The Maestro: Crafting a Successful Fight/Stunt Career in Theatre and Film

By: David L. Boushey

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Synopsis: In Lessons from The Maestro: Crafting a Successful Fight/Stunt Career in Theatre and Film, famed Hollywood and theatre stuntman, trainer, and fight director David L. Boushey writes about his life, the history of stage and screen combat and stunt work, and how to enter the entertainment industry. Charting his illustrious career that spanned over 45 years, 400 theatre credits, and 45 films, Boushey narrates the events and decisions that lead him to enter the entertainment industry and documents for the first time his founding of　multiple national and international associations for fight directors and stuntmen. He provides a roadmap for individuals aspiring to work in the theatre and film industry, providing information on training, auditioning, networking, unions, different paths one might take, and tips on how to be a successful stunt performer in a competitive industry.　 Part autobiography, part how-to guide to the entertainment business from the foremost authority in stage combat　and stunt work, this is an invaluable resource for professional and aspiring fight and intimacy directors and stunt performers in theatre and film.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 218 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000380132
Related ISBNs:: 9780367637743, 9781003120667, 9780367637729, 9780367637743, 9781003120667, 9780367637729
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 05/30/21
Copyrighted By:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Business and Finance, Drama, Plays and Theater
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.