Overview

"Life in the theatre is often a rollercoaster ride, with all the excitement and occasional anguish that come with the highs and lows. The author's journey in the American theatre has been amplified by his experience as a Black man who has frequently been ""one of the few,"" ""the first"" or even ""the only."" His directing career has been full of rewards and opportunities as well as huge challenges and frustrations, along with the anger that has come from being ""chased by race"" for so many years. Much of the author's experience comes from two decades artistic director of Pasadena Playhouse, one of the oldest and well-known theatres in America, and for a time early in his career, one of the whitest. This is the story of how the author came into leadership at Pasadena Playhouse after a successful career directing on Broadway, in London and all over the world. It relates how the theatre was radically changed and reignited by his leadership, including his insistence on making diversity a priority onstage and off. This is the very personal story of a person who wanted his race to be recognized, but never used as a reason to be less than fully respected. In many ways, this memoir tells the story of what people of color in America must face repeatedly to make their lives matter."

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Author:   Sheldon Epps
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.268kg
ISBN:  

9781476688589

ISBN 10:   1476688583
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   27 September 2022
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Prologue: Chased by Race Act I, Scene One—Making My Playhouse Great Act II, Scene One—Making My Way to the Stage Act II, Scene Two—From Coast to Coast Act II, Scene Three—Magic Time Act II, Scene Four—Getting Stage Struck Act III, Scene One—School Daze Act III, Scene Two—The Real World Act IV, Scene One—Off and On Broadway Act IV, Scene Two—Off and On the West End Act V, Scene One—Movin’ On, Movin’ Up Act V, Scene Two—Back to Broadway Act VI, Scene One—Setting My House on Fire Act VI, Scene Two—Hitmaker Act VI, Scene Three—A Dark Chapter Act VII, Scene One—Coming Out of the Dark Act VII, Scene Two—Making an Exit (A Long One!) Epilogue: Back on the Road(s) Again Index

Reviews

"""Epp's book is a lovely, very readable timeline of his significant achievements as a director who happens to have the good fortune to be a Black man...The book is really a beautiful success story of a man who pursued his dream, brought others along with him, and refused to take 'no' for an answer. It is surely an inspirational, honest history, and beyond a book about the obstacles of race, speaks to the triumph of taking a leap of faith, and giving 100 percent of yourself to your dream.""--San Diego Jewish World ""Epp's memoir is a textured, personal dive into his career...dynamic and confident""--The Daily Californian"

Author Information

Sheldon Epps has directed major productions on and off Broadway, in London and at many theatres across America. In addition, he has had an active television career helming some of the classic shows of recent years. He was the artistic director of the renowned Pasadena playhouse for two decades, and currently serves as senior artistic advisor at historic Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C.

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