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Stagecraft Rewired: AI, Authorship, and the Future of Performance book cover

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Stagecraft Rewired AI, Authorship, and the Future of Performance

By Michael Harding, James Hutson Copyright 2026
304 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

304 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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Stagecraft Rewired explores how artificial intelligence and intelligent systems can be seamlessly integrated into contemporary theatre while preserving artistic agency, ethical responsibility, and historical awareness. The book offers a comprehensive journey from conceptual foundations to real-world applications. It includes critical analysis, case studies, production workflows, and... Read more

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

List of Figures

List of Tables

Preface

How to Use This Book

 

Part I — Thesis, Evidence, and Context

1.       Introduction: The Stage at a Threshold

2.       Eight Short Cases

3.       Global Contrasts

Part II — Workflows Across the Production Lifecycle

4.       Pre-Production

5.       Rehearsal and Performance

6.       Post-Production and Audiences

Part III — Skills, Pedagogy, and Career Preparation

7.       Skills Map for Theatre Careers

8.       Studios, Labs, and Portfolios

9.       Course and Program Templates

Part IV — Law, Governance, and Ethics

10.   Authorship, Ownership, and Copyright

11.    Compliance in Practice

12.   Ethics and Responsibility


Part V — A Longitudinal Production Case

13.    From Greenlight to Strike

Part VI — Tooling, Infrastructure, and Implementation

14.   Selecting and Running Tools

15.    Adoption Guides for Schools and Companies

Part VII — Futures and Research Agenda

16.   Near-Term Scenarios and Strategic Foresight

17.   Open Questions and Next Steps

Appendix A. Studio Drills

Appendix B. Lab Modules and Instructor Notes

Index 

Index

Biography

Michael Harding is an American academic and professor who works as the department head of Performing Arts and Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, USA.

James Hutson is currently a professor and department head of art history, AI, and visual culture at Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, USA.

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