On this page you will find a range of our latest and bestselling books, plus a fanatastic selection of free resources on topics including; arts management, lighting production, costume & hair design techniques and special effects makeup.


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Featured Books

1st Edition
Theatre Masks Out Side In: Perspectives on Mask History, Design, Construction, and Performance
USD $49.95 $39.96
February 28, 2023 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138084193
Paperback
318 Pages

2nd Edition
The Production Manager's Toolkit: Successful Production Management in Theatre and Performing Arts
USD $44.95 $35.96
March 14, 2023 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367406363
Paperback
310 Pages


1st Edition
Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment: A Learning Roadmap for an Evolving Practice
USD $44.95 $35.96
December 30, 2022 by Focal Press
ISBN: 9781032073446
Paperback
194 Pages

1st Edition
Contemporary Dance Lighting: The Poetry and the Nitty-Gritty
USD $46.95 $37.56
September 23, 2022 by Focal Press
ISBN: 9781032130453
Paperback
270 Pages


1st Edition
The Heart of Light: A Holistic Primer for a Life and Career in Lighting Design and Production
USD $42.95 $34.36
January 31, 2022 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367901196
Paperback
250 Pages

1st Edition
Off Headset: Essays on Stage Management Work, Life, and Career
USD $42.95 $34.36
January 27, 2022 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367337520
Paperback
236 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

Interested in becoming an author for the series?

Contact Stacey Walker, Publisher - [email protected]


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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