The Business of Theatrical Design5 reviews James Moody Allworth Press, 2002 Fantastic Resource!!! + The serious matter at hand + Great book, required reading for grads + Under Jim Moody's wing...             Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light in Theatre, Live Performance, Broadcast, and ...3 reviews Richard Cadena Focal Press, 2006 A Great Resource + This is it! This book is an outstanding resource for anyone involved with Automated Lighting. It covers a wide range of lighting topics, but each with detail and accuracy. A must for anyone just starting to work with autoamtion (especially repairs), but has some great information for old pros as well. While ...             Stock Scenery Construction : A Handbook3 reviews Bill Raoul Broadway Press, 1998 This is a must have for any theatre technical staff. + A must for stock scenery construction + great visuals This book is written in an easy to understand, humorous way. Mr. Raoul has set a standard for building stock scenery, what scenery to stock, easy to follow steps for difficult units, and basic information for the novice. From the youngset to the more mature, this finely crafted work speaks in ...             The Backstage Handbook: An Illustrated Almanac of Technical Information24 reviews Paul Carter Broadway Press, 1994 amzing + backstage handbook + This guide has everything! Even beyond the stage... + I've been looking for this + Unusual Resource             Technical Design Solutions for Theatre (The Technical Brief Collection, Volume 1) (The Technical Brief ...2 reviews Ben Sammler, Don Harvey Focal Press, 2002 good ideas with just enough Hydraulics + The Technical Brief Vol 1 and 2 besides the good ideas, there's a section for beginning Hydraulics. enough to get you started and make a functioning set piece.             Stage Rigging Handbook, Third Edition1 review Jay O. Glerum Southern Illinois University Press, 2007 For the Practical Theatrical Technician Let's say you're in the techincal theater business and need some answers regarding old hemp house rigging systems. Or you are a top notch arena rigger with the odd venue on your tour calendar. This book is written by one of the country's best riggers, on par with Harry Donovan. Almost every page of ...             Handbook for Sound Engineers, Third Edition7 reviews Glen Ballou Focal Press, 2005 Simply the Best Book on Audio + sound engeneer book + an essential reference This is the best book on audio I have seen. It covers a broad range of topics in great depth. The book goes into great detail about the following areas: a) human hearing and calculating the acoustic properties of rooms b) PCB-level electronic components c) system level components d) storage ...             The Health & Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater2 reviews Monona Rossol Allworth Press, 2000 Packed with practical advice + Unusual Resource Workers in the performing arts will find Monona Rossol's Health & Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater to be a fine assessment of health problems and issues unique to the entertainment industries. From the hazards of theatrical paints and solvents to working with existing health and safety laws both ...             Stage Management (8th Edition)1 review Lawrence Stern Allyn & Bacon, 2005 Straight-forward and a good read! This book is GREAT! The information inside is clear and easily understood. There are lots of personal stories from the author as well as other reputable stage managers from across the country and in various types of entertainment, from opera houses to Broadway. There are examples of different ...             Careers in Technical Theater6 reviews Mike Lawler Allworth Press, 2007 Thorough Overview + Helpful and accurate + Exceptional + Good basics + How to locate on-the-job training as an intern to break into the industry             Scenic Art for the Theatre, Second Edition: History, Tools, and Techniques2 reviews Susan Crabtree, Peter Beudert Focal Press, 2004 A great book for painters + An Excellent Beginning Scenic Art for the Theatre is a book you should own if: 1) You are interested in the history of scenic art. 2) You are a designer who needs to understand painting better. 3) Are interested in a career painting scenery, especially drops. 4) Most of all if you are a designer who needs to "paint ...             Special Effects Make-Up12 reviews Janus Vinther Theatre Arts Book, 2003 A W E S O M E + Intro book + Great entry level book + Great For Beginners + Gee,I can make you look terrible!             Technical Theater for Nontechnical People12 reviews Drew Campbell Allworth Press, 2004 This edition is great, but new edition is even better! + Cover all your bases + A Great Book + Technical Theater for notechnical people + Technical Theater for Nontechnical People             Wigs and Make-up for Theatre, TV and Film Patricia Baker Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993 This book teaches the basic skills of theatrical and media make-up and wigmaking. It is ideal for students aiming at a career in the world of entertainment - whether it be theatre, television or film - or those hoping to become make-up artists within these fields.             Making Stage Props: A Practical Guide Andy Wilson Crowood Press, 2003 Prop makers everywhere now have available to them a broader range of products and processes than every before. Making Stage Props is a book for anyone involved in prop making who wishes to explore the wealth of materials and techniques open to them. This highly illustrated guide covers planning, costing, and scheduling; tools and safety; working with wood, steel, and clay; making and repairing ...             Greening Up Our Houses: A Guide to a More Ecologically Sound Theatre1 review Larry K. Fried, Theresa J. May Drama Publishers, 1994 An important book This book should be on the desk of every technician, manager, administrator, designer and theater visionary, period. When Dramatics reviewed this book over a decade ago, they wrote, "Greening Up Our Houses is an informational goldmine. It should be considered required reading for every ...             Pocket Ref95 reviews Thomas J. Glover Sequoia Pub, 2002 Everything a guy needs to know + Recommended on the MythBusters show + Sweet book + Better than the friend that knows it all. + Fantastic Reference             Technical Design Solutions for Theatre (The Technical Brief Collection, Volume 2) (The Technical Brief ...2 reviews Ben Sammler, Donald Harvey Focal Press, 2002 Informative, but dated. Both this book and it's sister, Volume 1, contain a great selection of techniques and designs to answer your "How do I ...?" questions on stage construction. They cover many aspects, from costumes and makeup, to rigging and platform construction. There are undoubtedly things I will use or make in ...             The Costume Technician's Handbook 3/e2 reviews Rosemary Ingham, Liz Covey Heinemann Drama, 2003 If you like costuming, you need this book! + Stage and Cosplay, find it here. This book gives you everything you need for in-home costuming and working in a costume shop. Covers fabric, drafting and draping for patterns, how-to's on costume accessories, including shoes and wigs. Even covers armor. This book is 100% fabulous.             Scenic Art for the Theatre, Second Edition: History, Tools, and Techniques2 reviews Susan Crabtree, Peter Beudert Focal Press, 2004 A great book for painters + An Excellent Beginning Scenic Art for the Theatre is a book you should own if: 1) You are interested in the history of scenic art. 2) You are a designer who needs to understand painting better. 3) Are interested in a career painting scenery, especially drops. 4) Most of all if you are a designer who needs to "paint ...