Richard and I have been friends for years. We’ve done a few workshops on stage tech electrics and he’s the best. His book is the best for entertainment electricians. The book covers every aspect of power distribution from the fundamentals, like basic...
Between the Lines is a book about tuning sound systems for live events, but more importantly, it’s about making decisions. Beginning with an overview of system design fundamentals, the author then shares his approach to sound system design and alignment and his...
For over a century, this practical handbook has served as the definitive industry reference for information on designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. This seventeenth edition has been thoroughly revised to comply with the...
Theatrical Design and Production: 8th Edition J. Michael Gillette Theatrical Design and Production is a comprehensive and practical survey that examines the technical and design aspects of play production, including scene design and construction, lighting, sound,...
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 &...
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...
From Amazon: The Fake Food Cookbook: Props You Can’t Eat for Theatre, Film, and TV contains step by step instructions on how to create the most realistic prop food for a theatrical production. From appetizers such as oysters on a half shell and chicken wings, entrees...
Explore the fascinating world of color in theatrical lighting with ‘Color Light: Navigating Color Mixing in the Midst of an LED Revolution, A Handbook for Lighting Designers’. This groundbreaking book delves into the new methods and challenges of LED-based...
The book is written for anyone who works in a theatre of any kind or size, but is geared for the educational theatres, which number in the thousands throughout the country. It is also strongly recommended for school insurance carriers and attorneys, safety and...
by Anne E. McMills First, let me confess – I wish I had stumbled upon this book earlier in my teaching career. It would have saved me much time and effort preparing engaging lessons for my high school students. Anne knows her stuff, and she knows how to pass it...
by Steve Shelley “A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting” by Steven Louis Shelley is an invaluable resource for teachers and students in stage design and technology. As a high school teacher, this book is an indispensable tool in effectively teaching the...
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 10th Edition by Benjamin Stein, John S. Reynolds, Walter T. Grondzik, Alison G. Kwok (Author)Continuing its proud heritage, this Tenth Edition provides thorough coverage of the latest in the theory and practice of...