“Such a breadth of experience is unusual and Mr. Metzler decided to set his knowledge down in a book. The result is a sort of layman's guide to how things get done in the professional theatre. Metzler writes in a pleasant, conversational style and What We Do is a quick and entertaining read. He often uses examples from his own career to illustrate points,  and conveys a real sense of what it means to survive in professional theatre if you don't become a headliner. What We Do will also be useful for high school and college students considering theatre as a career...”
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Are you a theatre person?
This book will help explain your life
to non-theatre friends and family,and
even give you a better understanding
of the career you’ve chosen.
Are you a theatre student
or teacher?
This book is a must-have for every
 intro-to-theatre reading list — and an
ideal resource for those focused on a professional career.
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What We Do is a general, insider's, behind-the-scenes exploration of the who, what and where of theatre life in New York. It explores where plays come from and how they get produced; describes the kinds of people who work in the theatre, and a little of what they do; and explains how directors, stage managers and actors, etc. look for work, keep their jobs and what they do when they are out of work. 
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What We Do also looks at the different types of theaters and theatre companies, and explains the similar and contrasting features that make all theatre the same — yet different. It even outlines a typical audition situation; looks at an average rehearsal day; and observes a load in and a work call — all from the point-of-view of someone who has actually worked in all areas of the theatre.
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Bo Metzler has spent nearly 40 years living this book. He worked as an actor, scenery builder, prop man, lighting tech, stage manager, publicity director, writer and director on 40+ shows in educational, community and regional theatre in Ohio. 
In New York, spanning 32 years, he worked Off-Off & Off Broadway, in T.V., Dinner Theatre, Stock, on tour in every state and nine different countries, as well as on rock concerts and many special events. 

As a member of 3 labor Unions he worked as either an actor, stage manager, dresser, prop man, electrician, or carpenter on 30+ Broadway shows including ”La Cage,”  “Cats,”  “Phantom,”  “Les Miserables,”  “Jekyll & Hyde,”  “42nd Street,”  “Sweet Smell of Success”  and  “The Lion King.”    

He has also produced and designed for a modern dance company, and is the author of a play about the Lincolns entitled: “Abraham and Mary."

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WHAT WE DO - Working in the Theatre
© 2008, Bo Metzler
ISBN:   0-7414-5004-6
258 pages - including glossary
Softcover: 5 .5" x 8.5"
Retail: $15.95
Illustrations by Rob Hamilton
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