What Books are in your library? Here are scores of them.
Though there’s no substitute for working in the theater creating theatre (see what I did there? :-)) delving into some of these will open up worlds of ideas. Each time I read a new book on the craft of design or the methods to technical theater, I learn new approaches and techniques that add to me personal toolbox of knowledge and skills. So many of these books are written from the point of view of succesful theater designers and technicians who are culling information from their own endevours.
I am fortunate that so many of these authors consider me a professional colleague if not a personal friend. These authors don’t write these books for the high paying contracts becuase that doesn’t, unfortunatly, exist. They are theater people who like to share their work with those looking to learn.
Stagecraft 1: A Complete Guide to Backstage Work
Stagecraft 1: A Complete Guide to Backstage Work by William H. Lord...
Stagecraft 3rd Edition
Stagecraft 3rd Edition by McGraw-Hill (Author)Stagecraft is a how-to...
Perspective Rendering for the Theatre
William H. Pinnell first issues an "invitation to investigate the magic...
From Page to Stage: How Theatre Designers Make Connections Between Scripts and Images
From Page to Stage: How Theatre Designers Make Connections Between...
Designing for the Theatre 2E
Designing for the Theatre 2E by Francis Reid (Author) Covering the...
Scene Design and Stage Lighting (Hardcover)
Scene Design and Stage Lighting (Hardcover) by W. Oren Parker,R. Craig...
Designing and Drawing for the Theatre (Hardcover)
Designing and Drawing for the Theatre (Hardcover) by Lynn Pecktal...
Stage Lighting Controls
Stage Lighting Controls by Ulf Sandstrom. Stage Lighting Controls gives...
Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution
Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice,...
The Stage Costume Sourcebook (Hardcover)
The Stage Costume Sourcebook (Hardcover) by Jack Cassin-Scott...
Look of the Century: Design Icons of the 20th Century
Look of the Century: Design Icons of the 20th Century by DK Publishing...
Theatrical FX Makeup
Theatrical FX Makeup by David Sartor ,John Pivovarnick (Author)A...
Studies in Perspective
Studies in Perspective by Jan Vredeman de Vries (Author)When the...
The Little Hatmaking Book: A Workbook on Turn-Of-The-Century Hats (Little Hatmaking Book)
The Little Hatmaking Book: A Workbook on Turn-Of-The-Century Hats (Little...
Designing with Light
About the AuthorFrancis Reid is a well-established figure in the theatre...
Stage Makeup: The Actor’s Complete Guide to Today’s Techniques and Materials
Stage Makeup: The Actor’s Complete Guide to Today’s Techniques and...
Elegantly Frugal Costumes: The Poor Man’s Do-It-Yourself Costume Maker’s Guide
Elegantly Frugal Costumes: The Poor Man’s Do-It-Yourself Costume Maker’s...
The Business of Theatrical Design
The Business of Theatrical Design by James Moody (Author) For theatrical...
Concert Sound and Lighting Systems, Third Edition
Concert Sound and Lighting Systems, Third Edition by John Vasey...
Stage Lighting Design: A Practical Guide
Stage Lighting Design: A Practical Guide by Neil Fraser (Author) In Stage...