Introduction to Technical Theatre

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sanders, Tal, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arts--Textbooks.

Arts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Forest Grove, OR Pacific University Press [2018]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

An Introduction to Technical Theatre draws on the author’s experience in both the theatre and the classroom over the last 30 years. Intended as a resource for both secondary and post-secondary theatre courses, this text provides a comprehensive overview of technical theatre, including terminology and general practices. Introduction to Technical Theatre’s accessible format is ideal for students at all levels, including those studying technical theatre as an elective part of their education. The text’s modular format is also intended to assist teachers approach the subject at their own pace and structure, a necessity for those who may regularly rearrange their syllabi around productions and space scheduling.

Contents:

Module 1: Theatre, A Collaborative Art

Module 2: Organizational Structures

Module 3: Production Scheduling

Module 4: Theatre Spaces

Module 5: Our Stages and Their Equipment

Module 6: Design and Collaboration

Module 7: Scenery and Construction

Module 8: Props and Effects

Module 9: Stage Management

Module 10: Costumes and Character Creation

Module 11: Lighting Design

Module 12: Lighting Equipment and Control Systems

Module 13: Sound Design and Equipment

Module 14: Scene Painting and Color Theory

Module 15: Stage Crews and Production Etiquette

Notes:

Description based on print resource