How to Produce Amateur Plays: A Practical Manual

A practical manual for amateur theatre groups that walks readers through every stage of mounting a production: choosing a suitable script, organizing the company, selecting a cast, and conducting rehearsals with progressive techniques. It covers technical and design elements such as stage construction, scene shifting, lighting, scenery, costumes, and make-up, and provides selective play recommendations matched to varying casts and abilities. Appendices address practical matters like copyright and royalties, while diagrams and photographs illustrate setups and procedures. The overall aim is straightforward, pragmatic guidance that orders tasks from the initial decision to the final performance.