Stagecraft fundamentals: a guide and reference for theatrical production

Introduction

Pt. 1: History and art. Where we've been and where we're going: a brief history and introduction ; It's all about collaboration: design for theatre ; Making it visual: composition ; Black and white are colors TOO!: color theory ; Creating the stage picture: drawing, rendering, and drafting

Pt. 2: Safety and scenery. Safety first!: safety ; Setting it all up: scenic tools and materials ; How to get it done: scenery standard techniques and practices ; A little dab will do ya: paint

Pt. 3: Rigging and lighting. Hanging by a thread: rigging ; House to half... lighting

Pt. 4: Costumes and makeup. All dressed up with someplace to go: costumes ; Put on a happy face: makeup

Pt. 5: Sound and special effects. Is this thing out?: sound ; The magic behind the curtain: special effects

Pt. 6: Stage management and careers. Warning, standby, GO!: stage management ; What's next?: career choices ; Still confused?: glossary and lots more!

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

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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?

PART ONE: HISTORY AND ART

Ch. I. Where we've been and where we're going: A brief history and introduction

Ch. II. It's all about collaboration: Design for theatre

Ch. III. Making it visual: Composition

Ch. IV. Black and white are colors too!: Color theory

Ch. V. Creating the stage picture: Drawing rendering, and drafting.

PART TWO: SAFETY AND SCENERY

Ch. VI. Safety first!: Safety

Ch. VII. Setting it all up: Scenic tools and materials

Ch. VIII. How to get it done: Scenery standard techniques and practices

Ch. IX. A little dab will do ya: Paint.

PART THREE: RIGGING AND LIGHTING

Ch. X. Hanging by a thread: Rigging

Ch. XI. House to half: Lighting.

PART FOUR: COSTUMES AND MAKEUP

Ch. XII. All dressed up with somplace to go: Costumes

Ch. XIII. Put on a happy face: Makeup.

PART FIVE: SOUND AND SPECIAL EFFECTS

Ch. XIV. Is this thing on?: Sound

Ch. XV. The Magic behind the curtain: Special effects.

PART SIX: Stage management and careers

Appendices.

Introduction

pt. 1: History and art. Where we've been and where we're going: a brief history and introduction ; It's all about collaboration: design for theatre ; Making it visual: composition ; Black and white are colors TOO!: color theory ; Creating the stage picture: drawing, rendering, and drafting

pt. 2: Safety and scenery. Safety first!: safety ; Setting it all up: scenic tools and materials ; How to get it done: scenery standard techniques and practices ; A little dab will do ya: paint

pt. 3: Rigging and lighting. Hanging by a thread: rigging ; House to half ... lighting

pt. 4: Costumes and makeup. All dressed up with someplace to go: costumes ; Put on a happy face: makeup

pt. 5: Sound and special effects. Is this thing out?: sound ; The magic behind the curtain: special effects

pt. 6: Stage management and careers. Warning, standby, GO!: stage management ; What's next?: career choices ; Still confused?: glossary and lots more!