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Living the Dream: Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts offers an accessible guide to understanding one's arts career as a business. This essential companion to the inner workings of the arts world begins with defining the dream, including how to conceive mission statements, branding and business plans. Part II covers sharing the dream with others through social media, networking, and working with agents or artist managers. Part III offers an overview of the financial aspect, including budgets, taxes, and managing risks. Part IV concludes by discussing the realities of an arts…mehr
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Living the Dream: Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts offers an accessible guide to understanding one's arts career as a business. This essential companion to the inner workings of the arts world begins with defining the dream, including how to conceive mission statements, branding and business plans. Part II covers sharing the dream with others through social media, networking, and working with agents or artist managers. Part III offers an overview of the financial aspect, including budgets, taxes, and managing risks. Part IV concludes by discussing the realities of an arts career, including work/life balance, preparing for the future, and managing mental health. This practical and insightful overview is a must have companion for aspiring and early career professionals in the performing arts, as well as students on a range of arts courses, including Music Business, Entrepreneurship, and Career Skills classes.
Produktdetails
- Produktdetails
- Verlag: Focal Press / Taylor & Francis
- Seitenzahl: 256
- Erscheinungstermin: 12. April 2024
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
- Gewicht: 470g
- ISBN-13: 9781032600772
- ISBN-10: 1032600772
- Artikelnr.: 69790766
- Herstellerkennzeichnung
- Books on Demand GmbH
- In de Tarpen 42
- 22848 Norderstedt
- info@bod.de
- 040 53433511
- Verlag: Focal Press / Taylor & Francis
- Seitenzahl: 256
- Erscheinungstermin: 12. April 2024
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
- Gewicht: 470g
- ISBN-13: 9781032600772
- ISBN-10: 1032600772
- Artikelnr.: 69790766
- Herstellerkennzeichnung
- Books on Demand GmbH
- In de Tarpen 42
- 22848 Norderstedt
- info@bod.de
- 040 53433511
Kirstin Chávez has sung leading operatic roles on many of the world's great stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, and the Sydney Opera House. In addition to her extensive performing career, she is Artist¿in¿Residence at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and a Certified Financial Planner. Johnathon Pape is a stage director of opera, theatre, and musical theatre with numerous credits in the US and abroad, including New York City Opera and HaBimah National Theatre of Israel. He has served on the faculty of the Eastman School of Music and most recently was the Director of Opera Studies at Boston Conservatory.
Introduction
PART I :Defining the Dream
1 Your Career as a Business
2 Mission
3 Branding
4 Creating Business Plans
5 Support and Accountability
Further Reading and Resources on Defining the Dream
PART II: Sharing the Dream
6 Facing Outward While Grounding Inward
7 Business and Artistic Relationships
8 Key Allies
Further Reading and Resources on Sharing the Dream
PART III: Financing the Dream
9 Budgets (ugh!)
10 Liabilities, Assets, and Net Worth...oh my!
11 Savings
12 Managing Your Risk
13 "Nothing is Certain Except Death and Taxes"
14 Plan Your Estate/Leave a Legacy
15 Organizing Your Dream Business
Further Reading and Resources on Financing the Dream
PART IV: As Dream Becomes Reality
16 Career/Life Balance-At Home
17 Career/Life Balance-On the Road
18 Facing the Future
Further Reading and Resources on the Dream Becoming Reality
Conclusion: Keep Dreaming!
- About You
- About Us
PART I :Defining the Dream
1 Your Career as a Business
- What it Takes for a Career
- Adopting Best Practices
- Portfolio Careers
2 Mission
- Why Mission is Important
- Assets and Deficits
- A Mission Exploration
- Values
- Questions to Consider
- Elements of a Dynamic Mission Statement
- Vision
- Writing Your Mission/Vision/Values Statement
3 Branding
- Brand Identity
- SWOT Analysis
- Building a Branding Platform
- Competitive Landscape
- Final Thoughts on Branding
4 Creating Business Plans
- Strategic and Tactical Planning
- Short and Long Term Goals
- Strategic Plan Statements
- Goals, Tactics, and Timelines
- A Business Plan Template
- Review, Assessment, and Revision
5 Support and Accountability
- Creating a Board of Advisors
- Working With Your Board
- Evaluation and Evolution of Your Board
Further Reading and Resources on Defining the Dream
PART II: Sharing the Dream
6 Facing Outward While Grounding Inward
- Appropriate Professional Communication
- Getting Your Materials in Order
- Performance Resumés
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Work Resumés
- Bios
- Repertoire Lists
- Quote Sheets
- Pictures
- Audio and Video Files
- Websites
- Social Media
7 Business and Artistic Relationships
- Networking
- Setting up Productive Professional Relationships
- What to Look for in Specific Relationships
- How to Cleanly End Unproductive Professional Relationships
8 Key Allies
- Mentors, Colleagues, and Role Models
- Collaborators
- Patrons and Benefactors
- Agents and Managers
- About Contracts
- Union Affiliations
- Philanthropic, Topical, and Developmental Support Organizations
Further Reading and Resources on Sharing the Dream
PART III: Financing the Dream
9 Budgets (ugh!)
- Fixed Expenses
- Variable Expenses
- Periodic Expenses
- Budget Templates
- Take on the World...
10 Liabilities, Assets, and Net Worth...oh my!
- Liabilities
- Assets
- Net Worth
- Balance Sheets
11 Savings
- Reasons for Savings
- Different Savings Vehicles for a Smooth Ride to Financial Success
12 Managing Your Risk
- What Are Life's Biggest Risks?
- The Risk of Damage or Loss
- The Risk of Illness or Disability
- The Risk of Dying Too Soon
- The Risk of Living Too Long
- The Risk of Being Sued
13 "Nothing is Certain Except Death and Taxes"
- Taxes
- Deductions
- Retirement Savings Plans for the Self Employed
- Tax Credits
14 Plan Your Estate/Leave a Legacy
- The Will
- Living Will and Advanced Directive for Healthcare
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Legacy
15 Organizing Your Dream Business
- LLC
- Partnership (General or Limited)
- S Corporation
- C Corporation
Further Reading and Resources on Financing the Dream
PART IV: As Dream Becomes Reality
16 Career/Life Balance-At Home
- Choosing a Home Base
- Supporting Yourself
- Managing Daily Life While Working
17 Career/Life Balance-On the Road
- What to Expect as a Working Performer
- Maintaining Your Health and Well Being
- Getting Re Hired
18 Facing the Future
- Assessments and Benchmarks
- Reconnecting with Mission
- Stuff Happens-Cultivating Resilience
- Is it Time for a Bigger Pivot?
- Pivots within the Industry
- Pivots Outside the Industry
- Final Thoughts on the Future
Further Reading and Resources on the Dream Becoming Reality
Conclusion: Keep Dreaming!
Introduction * About You * About Us PART I :Defining the Dream 1 Your Career as a Business * What it Takes for a Career * Adopting Best Practices * Portfolio Careers 2 Mission * Why Mission is Important * Assets and Deficits * A Mission Exploration * Values * Questions to Consider * Elements of a Dynamic Mission Statement * Vision * Writing Your Mission/Vision/Values Statement 3 Branding * Brand Identity * SWOT Analysis * Building a Branding Platform * Competitive Landscape * Final Thoughts on Branding 4 Creating Business Plans * Strategic and Tactical Planning * Short
and Long
Term Goals * Strategic Plan Statements * Goals, Tactics, and Timelines * A Business Plan Template * Review, Assessment, and Revision 5 Support and Accountability * Creating a Board of Advisors * Working With Your Board * Evaluation and Evolution of Your Board Further Reading and Resources on Defining the Dream PART II: Sharing the Dream 6 Facing Outward While Grounding Inward * Appropriate Professional Communication * Getting Your Materials in Order * Performance Resumés * Curriculum Vitae (CV) * Work Resumés * Bios * Repertoire Lists * Quote Sheets * Pictures * Audio and Video Files * Websites * Social Media 7 Business and Artistic Relationships * Networking * Setting up Productive Professional Relationships * What to Look for in Specific Relationships * How to Cleanly End Unproductive Professional Relationships 8 Key Allies * Mentors, Colleagues, and Role Models * Collaborators * Patrons and Benefactors * Agents and Managers * About Contracts * Union Affiliations * Philanthropic, Topical, and Developmental Support Organizations Further Reading and Resources on Sharing the Dream PART III: Financing the Dream 9 Budgets (ugh!) * Fixed Expenses * Variable Expenses * Periodic Expenses * Budget Templates * Take on the World... 10 Liabilities, Assets, and Net Worth...oh my! * Liabilities * Assets * Net Worth * Balance Sheets 11 Savings * Reasons for Savings * Different Savings Vehicles for a Smooth Ride to Financial Success 12 Managing Your Risk * What Are Life's Biggest Risks? * The Risk of Damage or Loss * The Risk of Illness or Disability * The Risk of Dying Too Soon * The Risk of Living Too Long * The Risk of Being Sued 13 "Nothing is Certain Except Death and Taxes" * Taxes * Deductions 1. Retirement Savings Plans for the Self
Employed 2. Tax Credits 14 Plan Your Estate/Leave a Legacy * The Will * Living Will and Advanced Directive for Healthcare * Durable Power of Attorney * Legacy 15 Organizing Your Dream Business * LLC * Partnership (General or Limited) * S
Corporation * C
Corporation Further Reading and Resources on Financing the Dream PART IV: As Dream Becomes Reality 16 Career/Life Balance-At Home * Choosing a Home Base * Supporting Yourself * Managing Daily Life While Working 17 Career/Life Balance-On the Road * What to Expect as a Working Performer * Maintaining Your Health and Well Being * Getting Re
Hired 18 Facing the Future * Assessments and Benchmarks * Reconnecting with Mission * Stuff Happens-Cultivating Resilience * Is it Time for a Bigger Pivot? * Pivots within the Industry * Pivots Outside the Industry * Final Thoughts on the Future Further Reading and Resources on the Dream Becoming Reality Conclusion: Keep Dreaming!
and Long
Term Goals * Strategic Plan Statements * Goals, Tactics, and Timelines * A Business Plan Template * Review, Assessment, and Revision 5 Support and Accountability * Creating a Board of Advisors * Working With Your Board * Evaluation and Evolution of Your Board Further Reading and Resources on Defining the Dream PART II: Sharing the Dream 6 Facing Outward While Grounding Inward * Appropriate Professional Communication * Getting Your Materials in Order * Performance Resumés * Curriculum Vitae (CV) * Work Resumés * Bios * Repertoire Lists * Quote Sheets * Pictures * Audio and Video Files * Websites * Social Media 7 Business and Artistic Relationships * Networking * Setting up Productive Professional Relationships * What to Look for in Specific Relationships * How to Cleanly End Unproductive Professional Relationships 8 Key Allies * Mentors, Colleagues, and Role Models * Collaborators * Patrons and Benefactors * Agents and Managers * About Contracts * Union Affiliations * Philanthropic, Topical, and Developmental Support Organizations Further Reading and Resources on Sharing the Dream PART III: Financing the Dream 9 Budgets (ugh!) * Fixed Expenses * Variable Expenses * Periodic Expenses * Budget Templates * Take on the World... 10 Liabilities, Assets, and Net Worth...oh my! * Liabilities * Assets * Net Worth * Balance Sheets 11 Savings * Reasons for Savings * Different Savings Vehicles for a Smooth Ride to Financial Success 12 Managing Your Risk * What Are Life's Biggest Risks? * The Risk of Damage or Loss * The Risk of Illness or Disability * The Risk of Dying Too Soon * The Risk of Living Too Long * The Risk of Being Sued 13 "Nothing is Certain Except Death and Taxes" * Taxes * Deductions 1. Retirement Savings Plans for the Self
Employed 2. Tax Credits 14 Plan Your Estate/Leave a Legacy * The Will * Living Will and Advanced Directive for Healthcare * Durable Power of Attorney * Legacy 15 Organizing Your Dream Business * LLC * Partnership (General or Limited) * S
Corporation * C
Corporation Further Reading and Resources on Financing the Dream PART IV: As Dream Becomes Reality 16 Career/Life Balance-At Home * Choosing a Home Base * Supporting Yourself * Managing Daily Life While Working 17 Career/Life Balance-On the Road * What to Expect as a Working Performer * Maintaining Your Health and Well Being * Getting Re
Hired 18 Facing the Future * Assessments and Benchmarks * Reconnecting with Mission * Stuff Happens-Cultivating Resilience * Is it Time for a Bigger Pivot? * Pivots within the Industry * Pivots Outside the Industry * Final Thoughts on the Future Further Reading and Resources on the Dream Becoming Reality Conclusion: Keep Dreaming!
Introduction
PART I :Defining the Dream
1 Your Career as a Business
2 Mission
3 Branding
4 Creating Business Plans
5 Support and Accountability
Further Reading and Resources on Defining the Dream
PART II: Sharing the Dream
6 Facing Outward While Grounding Inward
7 Business and Artistic Relationships
8 Key Allies
Further Reading and Resources on Sharing the Dream
PART III: Financing the Dream
9 Budgets (ugh!)
10 Liabilities, Assets, and Net Worth...oh my!
11 Savings
12 Managing Your Risk
13 "Nothing is Certain Except Death and Taxes"
14 Plan Your Estate/Leave a Legacy
15 Organizing Your Dream Business
Further Reading and Resources on Financing the Dream
PART IV: As Dream Becomes Reality
16 Career/Life Balance-At Home
17 Career/Life Balance-On the Road
18 Facing the Future
Further Reading and Resources on the Dream Becoming Reality
Conclusion: Keep Dreaming!
- About You
- About Us
PART I :Defining the Dream
1 Your Career as a Business
- What it Takes for a Career
- Adopting Best Practices
- Portfolio Careers
2 Mission
- Why Mission is Important
- Assets and Deficits
- A Mission Exploration
- Values
- Questions to Consider
- Elements of a Dynamic Mission Statement
- Vision
- Writing Your Mission/Vision/Values Statement
3 Branding
- Brand Identity
- SWOT Analysis
- Building a Branding Platform
- Competitive Landscape
- Final Thoughts on Branding
4 Creating Business Plans
- Strategic and Tactical Planning
- Short and Long Term Goals
- Strategic Plan Statements
- Goals, Tactics, and Timelines
- A Business Plan Template
- Review, Assessment, and Revision
5 Support and Accountability
- Creating a Board of Advisors
- Working With Your Board
- Evaluation and Evolution of Your Board
Further Reading and Resources on Defining the Dream
PART II: Sharing the Dream
6 Facing Outward While Grounding Inward
- Appropriate Professional Communication
- Getting Your Materials in Order
- Performance Resumés
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Work Resumés
- Bios
- Repertoire Lists
- Quote Sheets
- Pictures
- Audio and Video Files
- Websites
- Social Media
7 Business and Artistic Relationships
- Networking
- Setting up Productive Professional Relationships
- What to Look for in Specific Relationships
- How to Cleanly End Unproductive Professional Relationships
8 Key Allies
- Mentors, Colleagues, and Role Models
- Collaborators
- Patrons and Benefactors
- Agents and Managers
- About Contracts
- Union Affiliations
- Philanthropic, Topical, and Developmental Support Organizations
Further Reading and Resources on Sharing the Dream
PART III: Financing the Dream
9 Budgets (ugh!)
- Fixed Expenses
- Variable Expenses
- Periodic Expenses
- Budget Templates
- Take on the World...
10 Liabilities, Assets, and Net Worth...oh my!
- Liabilities
- Assets
- Net Worth
- Balance Sheets
11 Savings
- Reasons for Savings
- Different Savings Vehicles for a Smooth Ride to Financial Success
12 Managing Your Risk
- What Are Life's Biggest Risks?
- The Risk of Damage or Loss
- The Risk of Illness or Disability
- The Risk of Dying Too Soon
- The Risk of Living Too Long
- The Risk of Being Sued
13 "Nothing is Certain Except Death and Taxes"
- Taxes
- Deductions
- Retirement Savings Plans for the Self Employed
- Tax Credits
14 Plan Your Estate/Leave a Legacy
- The Will
- Living Will and Advanced Directive for Healthcare
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Legacy
15 Organizing Your Dream Business
- LLC
- Partnership (General or Limited)
- S Corporation
- C Corporation
Further Reading and Resources on Financing the Dream
PART IV: As Dream Becomes Reality
16 Career/Life Balance-At Home
- Choosing a Home Base
- Supporting Yourself
- Managing Daily Life While Working
17 Career/Life Balance-On the Road
- What to Expect as a Working Performer
- Maintaining Your Health and Well Being
- Getting Re Hired
18 Facing the Future
- Assessments and Benchmarks
- Reconnecting with Mission
- Stuff Happens-Cultivating Resilience
- Is it Time for a Bigger Pivot?
- Pivots within the Industry
- Pivots Outside the Industry
- Final Thoughts on the Future
Further Reading and Resources on the Dream Becoming Reality
Conclusion: Keep Dreaming!
Introduction * About You * About Us PART I :Defining the Dream 1 Your Career as a Business * What it Takes for a Career * Adopting Best Practices * Portfolio Careers 2 Mission * Why Mission is Important * Assets and Deficits * A Mission Exploration * Values * Questions to Consider * Elements of a Dynamic Mission Statement * Vision * Writing Your Mission/Vision/Values Statement 3 Branding * Brand Identity * SWOT Analysis * Building a Branding Platform * Competitive Landscape * Final Thoughts on Branding 4 Creating Business Plans * Strategic and Tactical Planning * Short
and Long
Term Goals * Strategic Plan Statements * Goals, Tactics, and Timelines * A Business Plan Template * Review, Assessment, and Revision 5 Support and Accountability * Creating a Board of Advisors * Working With Your Board * Evaluation and Evolution of Your Board Further Reading and Resources on Defining the Dream PART II: Sharing the Dream 6 Facing Outward While Grounding Inward * Appropriate Professional Communication * Getting Your Materials in Order * Performance Resumés * Curriculum Vitae (CV) * Work Resumés * Bios * Repertoire Lists * Quote Sheets * Pictures * Audio and Video Files * Websites * Social Media 7 Business and Artistic Relationships * Networking * Setting up Productive Professional Relationships * What to Look for in Specific Relationships * How to Cleanly End Unproductive Professional Relationships 8 Key Allies * Mentors, Colleagues, and Role Models * Collaborators * Patrons and Benefactors * Agents and Managers * About Contracts * Union Affiliations * Philanthropic, Topical, and Developmental Support Organizations Further Reading and Resources on Sharing the Dream PART III: Financing the Dream 9 Budgets (ugh!) * Fixed Expenses * Variable Expenses * Periodic Expenses * Budget Templates * Take on the World... 10 Liabilities, Assets, and Net Worth...oh my! * Liabilities * Assets * Net Worth * Balance Sheets 11 Savings * Reasons for Savings * Different Savings Vehicles for a Smooth Ride to Financial Success 12 Managing Your Risk * What Are Life's Biggest Risks? * The Risk of Damage or Loss * The Risk of Illness or Disability * The Risk of Dying Too Soon * The Risk of Living Too Long * The Risk of Being Sued 13 "Nothing is Certain Except Death and Taxes" * Taxes * Deductions 1. Retirement Savings Plans for the Self
Employed 2. Tax Credits 14 Plan Your Estate/Leave a Legacy * The Will * Living Will and Advanced Directive for Healthcare * Durable Power of Attorney * Legacy 15 Organizing Your Dream Business * LLC * Partnership (General or Limited) * S
Corporation * C
Corporation Further Reading and Resources on Financing the Dream PART IV: As Dream Becomes Reality 16 Career/Life Balance-At Home * Choosing a Home Base * Supporting Yourself * Managing Daily Life While Working 17 Career/Life Balance-On the Road * What to Expect as a Working Performer * Maintaining Your Health and Well Being * Getting Re
Hired 18 Facing the Future * Assessments and Benchmarks * Reconnecting with Mission * Stuff Happens-Cultivating Resilience * Is it Time for a Bigger Pivot? * Pivots within the Industry * Pivots Outside the Industry * Final Thoughts on the Future Further Reading and Resources on the Dream Becoming Reality Conclusion: Keep Dreaming!
and Long
Term Goals * Strategic Plan Statements * Goals, Tactics, and Timelines * A Business Plan Template * Review, Assessment, and Revision 5 Support and Accountability * Creating a Board of Advisors * Working With Your Board * Evaluation and Evolution of Your Board Further Reading and Resources on Defining the Dream PART II: Sharing the Dream 6 Facing Outward While Grounding Inward * Appropriate Professional Communication * Getting Your Materials in Order * Performance Resumés * Curriculum Vitae (CV) * Work Resumés * Bios * Repertoire Lists * Quote Sheets * Pictures * Audio and Video Files * Websites * Social Media 7 Business and Artistic Relationships * Networking * Setting up Productive Professional Relationships * What to Look for in Specific Relationships * How to Cleanly End Unproductive Professional Relationships 8 Key Allies * Mentors, Colleagues, and Role Models * Collaborators * Patrons and Benefactors * Agents and Managers * About Contracts * Union Affiliations * Philanthropic, Topical, and Developmental Support Organizations Further Reading and Resources on Sharing the Dream PART III: Financing the Dream 9 Budgets (ugh!) * Fixed Expenses * Variable Expenses * Periodic Expenses * Budget Templates * Take on the World... 10 Liabilities, Assets, and Net Worth...oh my! * Liabilities * Assets * Net Worth * Balance Sheets 11 Savings * Reasons for Savings * Different Savings Vehicles for a Smooth Ride to Financial Success 12 Managing Your Risk * What Are Life's Biggest Risks? * The Risk of Damage or Loss * The Risk of Illness or Disability * The Risk of Dying Too Soon * The Risk of Living Too Long * The Risk of Being Sued 13 "Nothing is Certain Except Death and Taxes" * Taxes * Deductions 1. Retirement Savings Plans for the Self
Employed 2. Tax Credits 14 Plan Your Estate/Leave a Legacy * The Will * Living Will and Advanced Directive for Healthcare * Durable Power of Attorney * Legacy 15 Organizing Your Dream Business * LLC * Partnership (General or Limited) * S
Corporation * C
Corporation Further Reading and Resources on Financing the Dream PART IV: As Dream Becomes Reality 16 Career/Life Balance-At Home * Choosing a Home Base * Supporting Yourself * Managing Daily Life While Working 17 Career/Life Balance-On the Road * What to Expect as a Working Performer * Maintaining Your Health and Well Being * Getting Re
Hired 18 Facing the Future * Assessments and Benchmarks * Reconnecting with Mission * Stuff Happens-Cultivating Resilience * Is it Time for a Bigger Pivot? * Pivots within the Industry * Pivots Outside the Industry * Final Thoughts on the Future Further Reading and Resources on the Dream Becoming Reality Conclusion: Keep Dreaming!