1st Edition

The Scenic Charge Artist's Toolkit Tips, Templates, and Techniques for Planning and Running a Successful Paint Shop in the Theatre and Performing Arts

By Jennifer Rose Ivey Copyright 2022
258 Pages 111 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

258 Pages 111 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

258 Pages 111 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

The Scenic Charge Artist’s Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to managing a theatrical paint shop. This book introduces the many different options available to a scenic charge artist, as well as the fundamental expectations and responsibilities of planning and running a shop. From the pre-production organization, budgeting, sampling, and sealing, to practical lessons in efficiency and shop... Read more

1. The Job of the Charge Artist  2. Getting Work  3. Getting Better  4. The Paint Shop; Things and Stuff  5. Health and Safety: Providing a Safe Space  6. The Art Part: Foundations of Techniques  7. Beyond the Art Part  8. The Production Process  9. Treading Off the Boards

Biography

Jennifer Rose Ivey is a passionate and dedicated theatre artist who has worked around the country as a designer, scenic charge artist, prop master, and educator. She has run paint shops for summer stock, professional theatre, and education, and she currently teaches at Florida International University as an assistant professor in scenic design teaching a variety of design and technology courses. Jennifer is an active member of several regional, national, and international, theatre organizations where she regularly presents in workshops, serves as a professional adjudicator. You can find examples of her work at www.jenniferivey.com.

"The Scenic Charge Artist’s Toolkit is a welcome and essential resource for scenic artists at all parts of their career. While it is beneficial for those who have recently finished college and are venturing into the professional world, the book is also full of useful information for the seasoned professional."

Tiffany FierNorth Dakota State University, Theatre Design & Technology - Summer 2024