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Featured Technical Theatre Books

2nd Edition
The Production Manager's Toolkit: Successful Production Management in Theatre and Performing Arts
USD $44.95
March 14, 2023 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367406363
Paperback
310 Pages

4th Edition
Stagecraft Fundamentals: A Guide and Reference for Theatrical Production
USD $69.95
August 24, 2023 by Focal Press
ISBN: 9781032124506
Paperback
636 Pages


1st Edition
A Tailoring Guide to Pattern Drafting: 1850-1900 Menswear for Theatre and Film, Volume 1
USD $49.95
July 31, 2023 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367265335
Paperback
178 Pages

1st Edition
Mask Making Techniques: Creating 3-D Characters from 2-D Designs for Theatre, Cosplay, Film, and TV
USD $49.95
July 20, 2023 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781032379913
Paperback
174 Pages


1st Edition
Starting a Theatre Company: How to Become a Theatre Maker and Create Your Own Work
USD $39.95
May 04, 2023 by Focal Press
ISBN: 9781032251318
Paperback
272 Pages

1st Edition
How to Be a Multi-Hyphenate in the Theatre Business: Conversations, Advice, and Tips from “Dear Multi-Hyphenate”
USD $34.95
January 23, 2023 by Focal Press
ISBN: 9781032184159
Paperback
222 Pages


1st Edition
Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment: A Learning Roadmap for an Evolving Practice
USD $44.95 $40.45
December 30, 2022 by Focal Press
ISBN: 9781032073446
Paperback
194 Pages

1st Edition
A Working Costume Designer’s Guide to Fit
USD $29.95
February 22, 2023 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780815352174
Paperback
232 Pages


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Backstage Book Series

Backstage is the result of a publishing partnership between USITT and Routledge. The series consist of books that focus on the various aspects of the technical theatre industry. It celebrates the professionals that make theatre happen in the shops, backstage, and every other corner of this field.

Backstage Book Series

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Costume Design Techniques for the Theatre

Costume Design Techniques for the Theatre

Learn professional costume design and costume making methods including sewing techniques, men's tailoring, altering women's dresses and wig styling.

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A Guide to Arts Organization and Management

Guide to Arts Organization and Management

This handy guide is perfect for professional arts managers looking to expand their knowledge and new starters wanting to develop a career in this field. It covers fundamental topics such as managing artists, developing a strategic plan to operate a successful arts organization, creating a career plan and gaining employment

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Insights into Lighting Design

Insights into Lighting Design

This guide is ideal for stage production professionals interested in learning more about lighting production, including information on lighting jobs and roles, the pre-production process and dance and light.

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Guide to SFX Trauma Makeup for Theatre and Film

Guide to SFX Trauma Makeup for Theatre and Film

For step-by-step guidance to creating bruises, cuts, scars, burns and facial extrusions, download our free resource on special effects makeup. A must read for professional makeup artists looking to brush up their skills.

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