Curtain Up! : Nick Hern Books : 9781848428522 : 1848428529 : 30 Nov 2023 : This comprehensive, hands-on guide to making theatre - perfect for any school, college, youth group or amateur-theatre company - gives you the knowledge you need to take your productions to the next level. Curtain Up! is packed with invaluable advice and practical tips on every aspect of putting on your show, including: Direction: from choosing your project to casting, rehearsals and opening night Vocal Direction: give your singers and actors the confidence to deliver great performances Choreography: step-by-step advice on bringing your choreography to life Production Design: use set, costumes and more to realise your vision innovatively (and come in on budget) Puppets & Props: inject some practical magic into your production - and how to make your own puppets Scriptwriting: beat the blank page and pen your own original show Lighting Design: maximise your resources to create a whole world on stage Publicity: