Theatrical Design and Production: An Introduction to Scene Design and Construction, Lighting, Sound, Costume, and Makeup

by J. Michael Gillette

This is a comprehensive survey of the technical and design aspects of play production, including scene design and construction, lighting, sound, costume, and makeup. Health and safety precautions for the backstage crew appear throughout in boxes labeled “Safety Tips,” and “Design Inspiration” boxes show how professional designers create the desired look.

Genres: Theatre, Reference, Nonfiction, Art, School, Design, Textbooks

640 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1987

Reviews

[Grace Deadmore · Rating 2 out of 5]

Soooo many grammatical errors lol

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very detailed book, sometimes too much information but it's a great book to help you master and understand the finer points of the theatre

[Jodi Tooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Comprehensive overview of theatrical production with useful emphasis on building sets.

[Oluwabunmi Thelma]

I have choosed a book but I can't read it

[Ricky German · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good smattering of everything. This is the book I would recommend to anyone who wants to stage anything be it a band, a burlesque show, or a fashion show. It's quite useful in helping you work with all of the people who tech a show and make it look good.

[Allirock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting, if you are into theatrical lighting design that is. It opened up my creative consciousness to the effects lighting can really have on every day life.

[Ian]

Fine for what it is, but I was hoping for some insight into the aesthetics of scenic design.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

More a skim over time than a cover to cover read. This contains a lot of good information related to various forms of theatre tech.