Stagecraft fundamentals : a guide and reference for theatrical production / Rita Kogler Carver.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carver, Rita Kogler, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theater--Production and direction.

Theater.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (506 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Guide and reference for theatrical production

Place of Publication:

Boston : Focal Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Stagecraft Fundamentals Second Edition tackles every aspect of theatre production with Emmy Award-winning author Rita Kogler Carver's signature witty and engaging voice. The history of stagecraft, safety precautions, lighting, costumes, scenery, career planning tips, and more are discussed, illustrated by beautiful color examples that display step-by-step procedures and the finished product. This second edition offers even more in-demand information on stage management, drawing and drafting (both by hand and CAD), lighting fixtures, and special effects. Also new to this editi

Contents:

STAGECRAFT FUNDAMENTALS A GUIDE AND REFERENCE FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTION; Copyright; CONTENTS; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part One: History And Art; Chapter I Where We've Been and Where We're Going: A Brief History and Introduction; Greek Theatre; Roman Theatre; The Middle Ages; Commedia Del'Arte; The Renaissance; Japanese Theatre; Noh; Bunraku; Kabuki; Chinese Theatre; The Twentieth Century; Proscenium Theatre; Thrust Stage; Arena Stage; Black Box; Environmental Theatre; Theatre Venues; Chapter II lt's All About Collaboration: Design for Theatre; Production Team Collaboration

Design ProcessReading the Script; Meeting with the Director; Script Breakdown; Research; Styles of Architecture; Orders of Architecture; Design Meeting; Designers Draw, Render, and Draft; Chater III Making It Visual: Composition; Rules of Thirds; Putting the Composition Together; Line and Direction; Shape; Texture; Line Weight; Balance and Proportion; Pattern; Scale; Chapter IV Black and White Are Colors TOO!: Color Theory; Pigment and Light; Tints, Shades, and Tones; Interpreting Color; Black and White; Chapter V Creating the Stage Picture: Drawing, Rendering, and Drafting

What Are the Differences?Sal's Test; Putting it in proportion; Various Supplies and Tools; Dry Stuff; Pencils; Pastels and Crayons; Wet Stuff; Pens and Markers; Paint; Fixing the Oops; Paper; Tools; Computers; Perspective Drawing; Rendering; Drafting; Part Two: Safety And Scenery; Chapter VI Safety First!: Safety; Personal Safety; Fire Safety; Material Safety Data Sheets; Examples of Panic; Chapter VII Setting It All Up: Scenic Tools and Materials; Tools; Measuring and Marking; Cutting and Shaping; Wood-Cutting Tools and Saws; Metal-Cutting Saws; Powered Hand Tools; Powered Stationary Tools

AssemblyHand Tools; Powered Hand Tools; Pneumatic Tools; Welding Tools; Cleaning Up; Supplies; Wood; Dimensional Lumber; Sheet Lumber; Molding; Metal; Fabric; Velour; Duvetyn; Muslin; Scrim; Foams and Plastics; Foams; Plastics; Hardware; Nails; Screws and Bolts; Washers and Nuts; Staples; Adhesives; Hinges; Casters; Chapter VIII How to Get It Done: Scenery Standard Techniques and Practices; Scenic Techniques Develop Through History; Scenic Design Process; Building Techniques; Chapter IX A Little Dab Will Do Ya: Paint; Overview; Safety; Tools and Supplies; Paints and Glazes; Texturing

Step-by-Step TechniquesMarble; Brick; Wood Grain; Part Three Rigging And Lighting; Chapter X Hanging by a Thread: Rigging; Ropes; Knots; Rigging Systems; Hemp House; Single Purchase; Double Purchase; Truss; Chapter XI House to Half ... Lighting; Electricity; Fixtures; Dimmers; Control; Perishables; Accessories; Part Four: Costumes And Makeup; Chapter XII All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go: Costumes; Fabrics; Tools and Accessories; Measurements; Women's Measurement Instructions; Men's Measurement Instructions; Sewing; Software; Chapter XIII Put On a Happy Face: Makeup; Facial Shapes

Makeup and Tools

Notes:

Includes indexes.

ISBN:

9786612646003

9781136084706

1136084703

9781282646001

1282646001

9780080927442

0080927440

OCLC:

662458399