On this page you will find a range of our latest and bestselling books available at 20% off*, plus a fanatastic selection of free resources on topics including; arts management, lighting production, costume & hair design techniques and special effects makeup.
Recommended Theatre Technology Books
Featured Books
The Heart of Light: A Holistic Primer for a Life and Career in Lighting Design and Production
January 31, 2022 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367901196
Paperback
250 Pages
Off Headset: Essays on Stage Management Work, Life, and Career
January 27, 2022 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367337520
Paperback
236 Pages
The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook
November 30, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367653255
Paperback
304 Pages
Stage Management
November 23, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367647896
Paperback
380 Pages
Safety and Health for the Stage: Collaboration with the Production Process
January 31, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780815353263
Paperback
266 Pages
Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician: A Practical Guide for Power Distribution in Live Event Production
April 22, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367249472
Paperback
404 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.
Interested in becoming an author for the series?
Contact Stacey Walker, Publisher - [email protected]
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.
A 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
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.
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.