Focal Press Stagecraft Fundamentals: A Guide and Reference for Theatrical Production

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Stagecraft Fundamentals: A Guide and Reference for Theatrical Production from Focal Press is an entry-level guide covering all aspects of basic theatre production, working as both a how-to guide and reference book. The book covers the history of stagecraft, safety precautions, lighting, costumes, scenery, special effects, and career planning, and also provides illustrated color images with step-by-step procedures. The fourth edition features a new Costume Crafts chapter as well as expanded discussion of sound, props, rigging, safety, production management, and projection design. New information is available on digital theatre as well as new end of capture exercises, US/UK standards, and emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Each chapter has exercises, discussion questions, and study words for student review. A companion website offers additional reading and information for download.

Table of Contents Part 1: History and Art
1. Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
2. It’s All About Collaboration
3. Making It Visual
4. Black and White Are Colors Too!
5. Creating the Stage Picture

Part 2: Safety and Scenery
6. Safety First!
7. Setting It All Up
8. How to Get It Done
9. Deck the Halls
10. A Little Dab Will Do Ya

Part 3: Rigging, Lighting, and Sound
11. Hanging by a Thread
12. House to Half . . .
13. Is This Thing On?

Part 4: Costume and Makeup
14. All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go
15. Accessories and Other Stuff by Denise Wallace-Spriggs
16. Put on a Happy Face

Part 5: Video and Special Effects
17. Projections, LED, Screens, and Content-Oh My
18. The Magic Behind the Curtain

Part 6: Management, Touring, and Careers
19. Warning, Standby, Go!
20. Taking the Show on the Road
21. What’s Next?

About the Author Rita Kogler Carver is an Emmy Award-winning lighting designer and a sought-after speaker, lecturer, and writer. She is the co-owner of BearFly Designs LLC and holds an MFA from New York University. Rita has worked on Broadway, off-Broadway, and in regional theatre, opera, and dance, and is affiliated with the International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 829 and National Association of Broadcast Employees Local 16.

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