Stage lighting is an integral part of any performance, and is, in some instances, the dominant force. It is used not only for the obvious purpose of selective lighting, but also to create a special mood or to indicate a particular setting. Basic Stage Lighting has been written primarily as a first text, and meets the needs of those seeking answers to many of the lighting problems likely to be encountered in drama productions. Teachers, amateur lighting and production managers and students of drama will appreciate the wealth of practical detail and informative diagrams contained in the book which reflects the author's wide experience in all aspects of stage lighting.