Stagecraft Fundamentals A Guide and Reference for Theatrical Production

Stagecraft Fundamentals, Fourth Edition, is an entry-level how-to guide and reference on backstage theatre, covering every aspect of basic theatre production. The history of stagecraft, safety precautions, lighting, costumes, scenery, special effects, career planning tips, and more are discussed, illustrated by beautiful full-color images that display step-by-step procedures. This fourth edition improves upon the last, featuring a new chapter on Costume Crafts, which includes information on millinery, shoes, fabric dyeing, fabric modification, distressing, masks, armor, body padding, and accessories. Also included is an expanded discussion on sound, props, rigging, safety, production management, and projection design, new information on digital theatre, new end of chapter exercises, additional information on US/UK standards, and an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Each chapter features exercises, discussion questions, and study words to help the teacher and student review the content before moving on to the next topic. Stagecraft Fundamentals, Fourth Edition, is the must-have introductory theatre production book for Stagecraft, Technical Theatre, and Theatre Production courses. A companion website (www.StagecraftFundamentals.com) features additional articles and information, downloadable images and paperwork, chapter quizzes, and an instructor’s manual.

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?

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 theInternational Association of Theatrical Stage EmployeesLocal 829 and National Association of Broadcast Employees Local 16.