Carpentry, How to: Design
What is a Periaktoi? Periaktoi, also known as “triple-faced” or “three-sided” scenery, is a rotating scenic device used in theatrical productions for over 2,000 years. First invented in ancient Greece, periaktoi quickly changed the backdrop of...
Books - Electrics, Books - General Stagecraft, Books - Stagecraft Building Methods, Books - Work Life Management, Electrics
This is a visual dictionary of sorts. A standard reference for many who work backstage. Great information. One of my favorites. SP Buy from Barnes &...
Platforming, things to stand on, stage decks, etc.
This article is by G. Patrick McCreary. He was my TD at Bennington over 30 years ago. Patrick wrote this while TD at Indiana University of PA in 2013. It has been my experience over the past 25 years or so that “DURON”, a product of The Masonite Corporation, makes an...
Books - Electrics, Books - Lighting Design, Electrics
From the author’s webpage: “Running a spotlight is harder than it looks. To do it well, you need to understand how the light and its controls work, you need some training, and you need some practice. Unfortunately, for many people, your first exposure to...
How to-Measuring, Paper Work, Worksheets
A quick how-to on using an architect scale ruler and completing a Scale Ruler worksheet for Drafting in scale. Reading and/or measuring with a scale ruler is a basic skill required for many involved with design and/or technical theater. A copy of the worksheet and the...
