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Featured Books

2nd Edition

Vectorworks for Entertainment Design: Using Vectorworks to Design and Document Scenery, Lighting, Rigging and Audio Visual Systems

By Kevin Lee Allen

USD $54.95
July 14, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367192945
Paperback
432 Pages

1st Edition

Productivity Through Wellness for Live Entertainment and Theatre Technicians: Increasing Productivity, Avoiding Burnout, and Maximizing the Value of An Hour

By Brian MacInnis Smallwood

USD $39.95
May 21, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367137700
Paperback
156 Pages

3rd Edition

The Stage Manager's Toolkit: Templates and Communication Techniques to Guide Your Theatre Production from First Meeting to Final Performance

By Laurie Kincman

USD $39.95
December 30, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367406370
Paperback
346 Pages

4th Edition

Illustrated Theatre Production Guide

By John Ramsey Holloway, Zachary Stribling

USD $64.95
October 02, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367152031
Paperback
452 Pages

1st Edition

Inclusive Character Analysis: Putting Theory into Practice for the 21st Century Theatre Classroom

By Jennifer Thomas, Robert J. Vrtis

USD $39.95
December 21, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367358327
Paperback
196 Pages

1st Edition

The Lighting Supervisor's Toolkit: Collaboration, Interrogation, and Innovation toward Engineering Brilliant Lighting Designs

By Jason E. Weber

USD $39.95
December 30, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367504656
Paperback
198 Pages

USITT Award Winners

11th Edition

Stage Makeup

By Richard Corson, James Glavan, Beverly Gore Norcross

USD $74.95
May 31, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367183325
Paperback
498 Pages

1st Edition

Beijing Opera Costumes: The Visual Communication of Character and Culture

By Alexandra B Bonds

USD $74.95
January 23, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138504776
Paperback
432 Pages

4th Edition

Sound and Music for the Theatre: The Art & Technique of Design

By Deena Kaye, James LeBrecht

USD $46.95
October 05, 2015 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138023437
Paperback
428 Pages

1st Edition

The Routledge Companion to African American Theatre and Performance

By Kathy A. Perkins, Sandra L. Richards, Renée Alexander Craft, Thomas F. DeFrantz

USD $54.95
March 04, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367478018
Paperback
450 Pages

1st Edition

Mechanical Design for the Stage

By Alan Hendrickson

USD $62.95
September 18, 2007 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780240806310
Paperback
446 Pages

1st Edition

Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century: Compilation of Work on Rigging Practices, Safety, and Related Topics

By Bill Sapsis

USD $56.95
September 09, 2014 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780415702744
Paperback
286 Pages

Backstage Book Series

1st Edition

Theatre Artisans and Their Craft: The Allied Arts Fields

By Rafael Jaen

USD $39.95
August 30, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780815352228
Paperback
196 Pages

Acting / Directing

1st Edition

Staging Sex: Best Practices, Tools, and Techniques for Theatrical Intimacy

By Chelsea Pace

USD $39.95
March 04, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138596498
Paperback
138 Pages

1st Edition

Inclusive Character Analysis: Putting Theory into Practice for the 21st Century Theatre Classroom

By Jennifer Thomas, Robert J. Vrtis

USD $39.95
December 21, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367358327
Paperback
196 Pages

1st Edition

Why the Theatre: In Personal Essays, College Teachers, Actors, Directors, and Playwrights Tell Why the Theatre Is So Vital to Them

By Sidney Homan

USD $44.95
December 14, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367861957
Paperback
220 Pages

1st Edition

The Reason to Sing: A Guide to Acting While Singing

By Craig Carnelia

USD $39.95
April 09, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367272425
Paperback
182 Pages

1st Edition

Lessons from The Maestro: Crafting a Successful Fight/Stunt Career in Theatre and Film

By David L. Boushey

USD $39.95
May 31, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367637729
Paperback
224 Pages

6th Edition

Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers

By James Thomas

USD $44.95
November 11, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780815352297
Paperback
338 Pages

1st Edition

Disability and Theatre: A Practical Manual for Inclusion in the Arts

By Stephanie Barton Farcas

USD $42.95
July 31, 2017 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138288973
Paperback
232 Pages

1st Edition

Play Readings: A Complete Guide for Theatre Practitioners

By Rob Urbinati

USD $39.95
October 15, 2015 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138841307
Paperback
238 Pages

1st Edition

How to Rehearse a Play: A Practical Guide for Directors

By Damon Kiely

USD $39.95
July 28, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138483811
Paperback
236 Pages

2nd Edition

Acting: Make It Your Business: How to Avoid Mistakes and Achieve Success as a Working Actor

By Paul Russell

USD $29.95
October 15, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138503922
Paperback
440 Pages

1st Edition

A History of Contemporary Stage Combat: 1969 - Today

By Brian LeTraunik

USD $44.95
October 20, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138503939
Paperback
180 Pages

Arts Management

2nd Edition

The A to Z of Arts Management: Reflections on Theory and Reality

By Ann Tonks

USD $56.95
March 11, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367351397
Paperback
470 Pages

1st Edition

Arts Entrepreneurship: Creating a New Venture in the Arts

By Richard Andrews

USD $59.95
September 25, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138889743
Paperback
296 Pages

5th Edition

Management and the Arts

By William J. Byrnes

USD $66.95
September 09, 2014 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780415663298
Paperback
600 Pages

Costume

1st Edition

Costume Design: The Basics

By T.M. Delligatti

USD $22.95
September 23, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367374181
Paperback
188 Pages

1st Edition

Costume in Motion: A Guide to Collaboration for Costume Design and Choreography

By Shura Pollatsek

USD $49.95
May 06, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780815366874
Paperback
212 Pages

1st Edition

Beijing Opera Costumes: The Visual Communication of Character and Culture

By Alexandra B Bonds

USD $74.95
January 23, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138504776
Paperback
432 Pages

1st Edition

Sewing Techniques for Theatre: An Essential Guide for Beginners

By Tracey Lyons

USD $44.95
May 08, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138596467
Paperback
168 Pages

1st Edition

The Costumes of Burlesque: 1866-2018

By Coleen Scott

USD $49.95
June 06, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138742260
Paperback
320 Pages

2nd Edition

Costume Craftwork on a Budget: Clothing, 3-D Makeup, Wigs, Millinery & Accessories

By Tan Huaixiang

USD $49.95
June 17, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138212749
Paperback
428 Pages

1st Edition

Men's Tailoring: Bespoke, Theatrical and Historical Tailoring 1830-1950

By Graham Cottenden

USD $59.95
August 01, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138336803
Paperback
474 Pages

3rd Edition

Character Costume Figure Drawing: Step-by-Step Drawing Methods for Theatre Costume Designers

By Tan Huaixiang

USD $54.95
January 09, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138211711
Paperback
448 Pages

1st Edition

Forties and Fifties Fashion for the Stage: Patterns from Vintage Clothing

By Jessica Parr

USD $46.95
May 21, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138657793
Paperback
318 Pages

1st Edition

The Costume Supervisor’s Toolkit: Supervising Theatre Costume Production from First Meeting to Final Performance

By Rebecca Pride

USD $46.95
July 27, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138182585
Paperback
192 Pages

1st Edition

Stays and Corsets Volume 2: Historical Patterns Translated for the Modern Body

By Mandy Barrington

USD $46.95
August 24, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138061255
Paperback
280 Pages

1st Edition

Digital Costume Design and Collaboration: Applications in Academia, Theatre, and Film

By Rafael Jaen

USD $42.95
August 14, 2017 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138935723
Paperback
224 Pages

1st Edition

Corsets and Crinolines

By Norah Waugh, Judith Dolan

USD $52.95
September 11, 2017 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138665668
Paperback
206 Pages

1st Edition

Creating the Character Costume: Tools, Tips, and Talks with Top Costumers and Cosplayers

By Cheralyn Lambeth

USD $46.95
December 22, 2016 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138816114
Paperback
248 Pages

1st Edition

The Art and Practice of Costume Design

By Melissa Merz

USD $62.95
September 01, 2016 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138828414
Paperback
310 Pages

1st Edition

Unbuttoned: The Art and Artists of Theatrical Costume Design

By Shura Pollatsek

USD $56.95
September 01, 2016 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138919037
Paperback
176 Pages

1st Edition

Period Reproduction Buckram Hats: The Costumer’s Guide

By Crystal G. Herman

USD $49.95
November 11, 2015 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138017276
Paperback
240 Pages

1st Edition

Stays and Corsets: Historical Patterns Translated for the Modern Body

By Mandy Barrington

USD $52.95
December 18, 2015 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138018235
Paperback
280 Pages

Hair

2nd Edition

Historical Wig Styling: Victorian to the Present

By Allison Lowery

USD $44.95
December 17, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138391567
Paperback
350 Pages

2nd Edition

Historical Wig Styling: Ancient Egypt to the 1830s

By Allison Lowery

USD $44.95
December 30, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138391437
Paperback
334 Pages

1st Edition

Historical Pattern Archive: Women’s Clothing 1837-1969

By Thomas John Bernard, Marcy Linton

USD $44.95
December 31, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138708518
Paperback
282 Pages

Lighting, Sound & Video

1st Edition

Living the Lighting Life: A Guide to a Career in Entertainment Lighting

By Brad Schiller

USD $39.95
September 29, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367349325
Paperback
260 Pages

1st Edition

The Lighting Supervisor's Toolkit: Collaboration, Interrogation, and Innovation toward Engineering Brilliant Lighting Designs

By Jason E. Weber

USD $39.95
December 30, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367504656
Paperback
198 Pages

1st Edition

Lighting for Televised Live Events: Making Your Live Production Look Great for the Eye and the Camera

By James L. Moody, Jeff Ravitz

USD $39.95
May 31, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367256661
Paperback
200 Pages

2nd Edition

Media Servers for Lighting Programmers: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Digital Lighting

By Vickie Claiborne

USD $49.95
April 29, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367415310
Paperback
264 Pages

1st Edition

Dance and Light: The Partnership Between Choreography and Lighting Design

By Kevin Dreyer

USD $39.95
September 06, 2019 by Focal Press
ISBN: 9780367259440
Paperback
288 Pages

1st Edition

Screens Producing & Media Operations: Advanced Practice for Media Server and Video Content Preparation

By Laura Frank

USD $44.95
November 01, 2019 by Focal Press
ISBN: 9781138338074
Paperback
258 Pages

7th Edition

Designing with Light: An Introduction to Stage Lighting

By J. Michael Gillette, Michael McNamara

USD $59.95
December 06, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367000691
Paperback
388 Pages

1st Edition

Music as a Chariot: The Evolutionary Origins of Theatre in Time, Sound, and Music

By Richard K. Thomas

USD $44.95
February 20, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138295773
Paperback
354 Pages

1st Edition

Digital Media, Projection Design, and Technology for Theatre

By Alex Oliszewski, Daniel Fine, Daniel Roth

USD $48.95
April 02, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138954342
Paperback
252 Pages

2nd Edition

Stage Lighting Second Edition: The Fundamentals

By Richard E. Dunham

USD $79.95
November 16, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138672178
Paperback
516 Pages

1st Edition

Stage Lighting: Design Applications and More

By Richard E Dunham

USD $68.95
December 17, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138671379
Paperback
446 Pages

2nd Edition

QLab 4: Projects in Video, Audio, and Lighting Control

By Jeromy Hopgood

USD $59.95
October 24, 2017 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138036413
Paperback
420 Pages

1st Edition

Media Design and Technology for Live Entertainment: Essential Tools for Video Presentation

By Davin Gaddy

USD $48.95
November 13, 2017 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138216211
Paperback
306 Pages

3rd Edition

Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving and Color-Changing Lights

By Richard Cadena

USD $59.95
November 23, 2017 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138850903
Paperback
554 Pages

3rd Edition

The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook

By Brad Schiller

USD $52.95
October 03, 2016 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138926240
Paperback
248 Pages

4th Edition

Sound and Music for the Theatre: The Art & Technique of Design

By Deena Kaye, James LeBrecht

USD $46.95
October 05, 2015 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138023437
Paperback
428 Pages

1st Edition

The Art of Light on Stage: Lighting in Contemporary Theatre

By Yaron Abulafia

USD $62.95
July 24, 2015 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138913684
Paperback
272 Pages

1st Edition

The Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit

By Anne E. McMills

USD $46.95
June 02, 2014 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780415711210
Paperback
454 Pages

Makeup

1st Edition

A Beginner's Guide to Special Makeup Effects: Monsters, Maniacs and More

By Christopher Payne

USD $39.95
March 26, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367554675
Paperback
192 Pages

11th Edition

Stage Makeup

By Richard Corson, James Glavan, Beverly Gore Norcross

USD $74.95
May 31, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367183325
Paperback
498 Pages

1st Edition

Foundations of Stage Makeup

By Daniel C Townsend

USD $42.95
June 24, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138595019
Paperback
178 Pages

1st Edition

Color Theory for the Makeup Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects

By Katie Middleton

USD $44.95
May 29, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138095250
Paperback
136 Pages

1st Edition

Theatrical Makeup: Basic Application Techniques

By Sharon Sobel

USD $46.95
October 22, 2015 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138798762
Paperback
152 Pages

Props

1st Edition

Prop Building for Beginners: Twenty Props for Stage and Screen

By Eric Hart

USD $44.95
April 19, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367366926
Paperback
214 Pages

1st Edition

The Fake Food Cookbook: Props You Can't Eat for Theatre, Film, and TV

By Tamara Honesty, Karestin Harrison

USD $44.95
March 28, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138212275
Paperback
242 Pages

1st Edition

The Prop Effects Guidebook: Lights, Motion, Sound, and Magic

By Eric Hart

USD $44.95
February 22, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138641136
Hardback
198 Pages

2nd Edition

The Properties Director's Toolkit: Managing a Prop Shop for Theatre

By Sandra Strawn, Lisa Schlenker

USD $44.95
March 26, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138084155
Paperback
270 Pages

2nd Edition

The Prop Building Guidebook: For Theatre, Film, and TV

By Eric Hart

USD $44.95
March 08, 2017 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138183674
Hardback
428 Pages

1st Edition

Foam Patterning and Construction Techniques: Turning 2D Designs into 3D Shapes

By Mary McClung

USD $46.95
April 27, 2016 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138016439
Paperback
236 Pages

Theatrical Production

1st Edition

Progressive Perspective Drawing for Theatrical Scene Design

By Dunsi Dai

USD $39.95
March 22, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367860790
Paperback
118 Pages

1st Edition

Concert Design: The Road, The Craft, The Industry

By Seth Jackson

USD $39.95
March 11, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138503861
Paperback
176 Pages

1st Edition

Safety and Health for the Stage: Collaboration with the Production Process

By William J. Reynolds

USD $39.95
January 31, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780815353263
Paperback
266 Pages

1st Edition

Productivity Through Wellness for Live Entertainment and Theatre Technicians: Increasing Productivity, Avoiding Burnout, and Maximizing the Value of An Hour

By Brian MacInnis Smallwood

USD $39.95
May 21, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367137700
Paperback
156 Pages

2nd Edition

Vectorworks for Entertainment Design: Using Vectorworks to Design and Document Scenery, Lighting, Rigging and Audio Visual Systems

By Kevin Lee Allen

USD $54.95
July 14, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367192945
Paperback
432 Pages

4th Edition

Illustrated Theatre Production Guide

By John Ramsey Holloway, Zachary Stribling

USD $64.95
October 02, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367152031
Paperback
452 Pages

3rd Edition

The Stage Manager's Toolkit: Templates and Communication Techniques to Guide Your Theatre Production from First Meeting to Final Performance

By Laurie Kincman

USD $39.95
December 30, 2020 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367406370
Paperback
346 Pages

1st Edition

Modern Theatres 1950–2020

By David Staples

USD $79.95
April 29, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138484382
Paperback
594 Pages

3rd Edition

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician: A Practical Guide for Power Distribution in Live Event Production

By Richard Cadena

USD $54.95
April 22, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367249472
Paperback
404 Pages

1st Edition

AutoCAD for Theatrical Drafting: A Resource for Designers and Technical Directors

By John Keisling

USD $39.95
April 29, 2021 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138577763
Paperback
180 Pages

1st Edition

Disney Theatrical Productions: Producing Broadway Musicals the Disney Way

By Amy S. Osatinski

USD $44.95
February 18, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780367086121
Paperback
244 Pages

3rd Edition

What is Scenography?

By Pamela Howard

USD $49.95
April 25, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138504783
Paperback
388 Pages

1st Edition

Theatre Artisans and Their Craft: The Allied Arts Fields

By Rafael Jaen

USD $39.95
August 30, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780815352228
Paperback
196 Pages

1st Edition

Automated Performer Flying: The State of the Art

By Jim Shumway

USD $49.95
November 14, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780815352143
Paperback
254 Pages

1st Edition

Introduction to Puppetry Arts

By Cheralyn Lambeth

USD $44.95
December 02, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138336766
Paperback
156 Pages

1st Edition

Stage Management Theory as a Guide to Practice: Cultivating a Creative Approach

By Lisa Porter, Narda E. Alcorn

USD $39.95
December 09, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780815352280
Paperback
148 Pages

1st Edition

Viktor Simov: Stanislavsky’s Designer

By PAUL FRYER, Anastasia Toros

USD $44.95
December 18, 2019 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138366510
Paperback
268 Pages

1st Edition

Theatre & Stage Photography: A Guide to Capturing Images of Theatre, Dance, Opera, and Other Performance Events

By William Kenyon

USD $48.95
February 15, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138236288
Paperback
244 Pages

1st Edition

Character Sketch: A Drawing Course for Costume Designers

By Helen Q Huang

USD $52.95
March 05, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138891951
Paperback
202 Pages

1st Edition

Scenic Automation Handbook

By Gareth Conner

USD $68.95
April 19, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138850279
Paperback
558 Pages

1st Edition

Beyond Scenography

By Rachel Hann

USD $42.95
August 01, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138785069
Paperback
164 Pages

3rd Edition

Stagecraft Fundamentals: A Guide and Reference for Theatrical Production

By Rita Kogler Carver

USD $62.95
October 10, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780415791045
Paperback
566 Pages

1st Edition

Digital Design for Custom Textiles: Patterns as Narration for Stage and Film

By Amber Marisa Cook

USD $42.95
December 03, 2018 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138084179
Paperback
156 Pages

1st Edition

Introduction to Production: Creating Theatre Onstage, Backstage, & Offstage

By Robert I. Sutherland-Cohen

USD $47.95
August 29, 2017 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138657779
Paperback
222 Pages

1st Edition

3D Printing Basics for Entertainment Design

By Anne E. McMills

USD $48.95
November 29, 2017 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138211353
Paperback
434 Pages

11th Edition

Stage Management

By Lawrence Stern, Jill Gold

USD $56.95
November 17, 2016 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138124462
Paperback
382 Pages

1st Edition

Teaching Introduction to Theatrical Design: A Process Based Syllabus in Costumes, Scenery, and Lighting

By Eric Appleton, Tracey Lyons

USD $62.95
December 22, 2016 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138193253
Paperback
390 Pages

1st Edition

Theatrical Design: An Introduction

By Kevin Lee Allen

USD $56.95
November 07, 2016 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138838826
Paperback
270 Pages

1st Edition

The Production Manager's Toolkit: Successful Production Management in Theatre and Performing Arts

By Cary Gillett, Jay Sheehan

USD $46.95
August 18, 2016 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138838840
Paperback
266 Pages

1st Edition

Painting for Performance: A Beginner’s Guide to Great Painted Scenery

By Sean O'Skea

USD $56.95
December 02, 2016 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138951167
Paperback
260 Pages

1st Edition

Stage Management Basics: A Primer for Performing Arts Stage Managers

By Emily Roth, Jonathan Allender-Zivic, Katy McGlaughlin

USD $39.95
October 14, 2016 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138960541
Paperback
200 Pages

1st Edition

Essentials of Period Style: A Sourcebook for Stage and Production Designers

By Hal Tine

USD $68.95
November 23, 2015 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780415710053
Paperback
424 Pages

1st Edition

The Technical Director's Toolkit: Process, Forms, and Philosophies for Successful Technical Direction

By Zachary Stribling, Richard Girtain

USD $39.95
December 15, 2015 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780415747295
Paperback
218 Pages

1st Edition

Dance Production: Design and Technology

By Jeromy Hopgood

USD $52.95
December 08, 2015 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138795914
Paperback
304 Pages

1st Edition

Technical Management for the Performing Arts: Utilizing Time, Talent, and Money

By Mark Shanda, Dennis Dorn

USD $39.95
December 15, 2015 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138910751
Paperback
238 Pages

1st Edition

Unmasking Theatre Design: A Designer's Guide to Finding Inspiration and Cultivating Creativity

By Lynne Porter

USD $49.95
December 15, 2014 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780415738415
Paperback
320 Pages

1st Edition

The Art of Theatrical Design: Elements of Visual Composition, Methods, and Practice

By Kaoime Malloy

USD $74.95
October 03, 2014 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781138021501
Paperback
340 Pages

1st Edition

Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century: Compilation of Work on Rigging Practices, Safety, and Related Topics

By Bill Sapsis

USD $56.95
September 09, 2014 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780415702744
Paperback
286 Pages

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

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

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

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

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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