Immersive, thoughtful, and practicalthis book inspires as much as it instructs, illuminating the hidden forces that make live performance possible.
Liz Maxwell, Associate Professor of Dance, Chapman University
From profound life lessons to practical contract clauses, this book is essential reading for anyone seeking to build and sustain performing arts communities. With detailed and humane insights, it equips artsworkers with the tools to thrive.
Rebecca Lazier, Professor of the Practice, Princeton University
This book pulls back the curtain on the essential roles that sustain the performing arts. Laura Colby reminds us that the work is not a series of transactions, but a shared effort built on trust, care, and collaboration, guiding the arts toward a lasting, connected future.
Chad Herzog, Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts at the University of Arizona and Executive + Artistic Director of Arizona Arts Live