Illustrated theatre production guide / John Holloway.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Holloway, John, 1954-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Stage management.

Theaters--Stage-setting and scenery.

Theaters.

Physical Description:

xi, 321 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; New York : Focal Press, [2002]

Summary:

Presents technical information in an approachable format

-- Includes a "How Do you Make..." section explaining specific devices that are commonly encountered in theatrical work

-- Over 600 hand-drawn, labeled illustrations of tools and techniques

This invaluable guide is a tool for all those involved in constructing scenery, props, or a even stage. Get pointers on all types of projects ranging from how to build hanging doors and dummy knobs, to tips on sound deadening, to working with foam. Throughout the text invaluable safety issues are mentioned -- topics such as firewalls, power saws, and constructing stairs that will last through the entire run of the play and then some.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Theatre Types

Development of the physical theatre 1

Chapter 2 Properties of the Proscenium Theatre 7

Parts of the theatre

Lighting positions

Fire safety equipment

Chapter 3 Theatrical Rigging 13

Theory and practice of the hemp system

Counterweight system

Running the show

Safety procedures

Chapter 4 Ropes and Knot Tying 25

Types of lines

Commonly used knots

Chapter 5 Draperies and Drops 31

Leg and border sets

Cyclorama

Scrim

Decorative curtains

Traveler tracks

Hanging/folding/storing

Drop construction

Chapter 6 Electricity and Lighting Equipment 45

Electrical theory

AC

DC

Circuit protection

Power Formula

How dimmers operate

Instrument types

Cables and connectors

Trouble shooting

Hanging techniques

Focusing

Lamp types

Chapter 7 Hardware 79

Fasteners

Hinges

Hanging hardware

Theatrical hardware

Chapter 8 Shop Supplies 97

Adhesives

Tapes

Fabrics

Sandpaper

Chapter 9 Wood, Lumber, and Other Building Materials 107

Trees

Wood

Lumber

Grain structure

Lumber sizes

Defects

Board foot

Plywood

Manufactured wood products

Plastics

Chapter 10 Hand Tools 117

Measuring and marking

Wrenches

Metric vs. standard

Hammers

Clamps

Drills and bits

Sanders

Saws

Pneumatic tools

Chapter 11 Saws and Woodworking 133

Types of joints

Saw blades

Table saw

Radial arm saw

Marking cut

Using angles

Miter saw

Bandsaw

Chapter 12 Constructing Flats 153

Parts of a flat

Hardcover

Softcover

Sketching

Framing

Cut lists

Working with fractions

Constructing

Covering

Chapter 13 Building Steps 183

Parts of steps

Design considerations

Structural problems

Construction

Alternate methods

Chapter 14 Decking Methods 197

Stock platforms

Joining methods

Coffin locks

Making odd-shaped decks

Individual legs

Carriers

Raked decking

Soundproofing

Stress skin

Chapter 15 Metal Frame Construction 221

Types of metal stock

Welding equipment

Cutting practices

Jigs

Carrier design

Chapter 16 Full-Scale Patterns 237

Gridding

Squaring

Marking angles

Chapter 17 Building Doors and Windows 243

Types of doors

Rough openings

Constructing a frame

Decorative trim

Altering and making doors

Installing hinges

Hanging doors

Installing locks

Chapter 18 Working with Polystyrene Foam 275

Cutting

Gluing

Making a cornice.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

0240804937

OCLC:

48507973