This new and fully updated edition of the Illustrated Theatre Production Guide takes a step-by-
step approach to the most common and popular theatre production practices, covering important
issues related to the construction of wooden, fabric, plastic, and metal scenery used on the
stage. This book examines theatres and their equipment, tools and materials, and scenery
construction, as well as the principles of electricity and implementation of a lighting design.

New additions include:

* Hundreds of unique hand-drawings that illustrate lessons, giving detailed, dimensional instruction
* New chapters on stage management and electrical theory as it relates specifically to stage lighting
* Completely revamped chapters on metal frame construction and the practice of entertainment lighting
covering DMX signals, dimmer mechanics, power distribution, digital lighting
* Eco-friendly tips on how to reuse and recycle props and set material
* Multiple do-it-yourself projects and practice problems
*Companion website with a solutions manual and how-to videos that give an exclusive visual on crucial
backstage tasks such as properly tying knots, building a chandelier, and constructing an outdoor stage

Illustrated Theatre Production Guide, Second Edition offers techniques and best-practice methods from
an experienced industry expert, creating a foundation on which to build a successful and resourceful
career behind the scenes in theatre production.

* NEW! Accompanying Website with how-to videos give an exclusive visual on how to do crucial
backstage tasks such as properly tying knots, building a chandelier, and constructing an outdoor stage.
* Hundreds of unique hand-drawings illustrate lessons to give dimensional detailed instruction
* Greatly exapanded metal frame construction chapter, tons of new projects, and a brand new chapter on
stage management to give you a more complete reference guide.

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