Theatre: Technical & Background Skills

Harold Pinter's Betrayal received its premiere at the National Theatre, London, in November 1978. After an initially guarded response from the crit...

With this new edition of Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen, author Todd Debreceni presents the latest techniques and special effects in w...

An introduction to both traditional and new techniques of making Costume props and accessories for Stage and Media use. COSTUME ACCESSORIES works t...

This book explores the development of Robert Lepages distinctive approach to stage direction in the early (1984-1994) and middle (1995-2008) stages...

The popularity of fantasy blockbusters and sci-fi television has made the call for prosthetic artists a staple requirement in the majority of film ...

The definitive guide to writing music for the stage, by the Composer-in-Residence at the Donmar Warehouse. Music has played a vital part in drama ...

A practical, accessible and inspiring guide to using puppetry in theatre - the perfect entry point for anyone looking to use puppets in their produ...

This book analyzes theatre scene design through the powers and characteristics of physical space. Physical space is central to creative composit...

World Scenography 1990-2005 is the second volume in a series of large-format, lavishly illustrated books documenting for posterity a collection of ...

A guide to working backstage and in the technical areas of theatre from the Director of Technical Training and Head of Lighting at RADA.

The photograph of a stage design model is an illusion; it creates the impression of the performance having already taken place. Models have a discr...

Scenographics explores the possibilities of creating a set that utilizes creative design in a multi-dimensional perspective which intends to surrou...

Women Writing and Directing in the USA: A Stage of Our Own features interviews with some of the most successful theatre artists currently working o...

A Theater Criticism/Arts Journalism Primer: Refereeing the Muses examines the skill set associated with being a critic and arts journalist. It expl...

The poetry and plays of William Shakespeare continue to provide inspiration for designers in all aspect of media. Shakespearean Wig Styling offers...

War Horse is the most successful show in the National Theatres history. After two seasons at the NT it transferred to Londons West End and it was h...

The National Theatre''s Costume department is one of the theatre''s largest departments. Their skilled practitioners work in a number of areas incl...

A compelling exploration of the career of one of theatres most outstanding theatrical designers. This book is a detailed and lavishly illustrated...

Learn first-rate techniques and tips from some of the best makeup artists in the business in the new edition of The Makeup Artist Handbook. Renown ...

Theatrical Scenic Art is a detailed guide to the creative process of painting and preparing scenery for theatre. The book offers key insights into...

Fashion is synonymous with change yet the iconic showgirl costume--feathers, sparkle and revealing clothes--has remained largely unchanged since...

'Backing into the Spotlight is a hilarious and an unashamedly non-PC memoir . . . Now in his eighth decade, Whitehall is a fine raconteur, gloriou...

'Backing into the Spotlight is a hilarious and an unashamedly non-PC memoir . . . Now in his eighth decade, Whitehall is a fine raconteur, gloriou...

David Hays, elected to the Theater Hall of Fame in 2014, created an exciting and successful career designing scenery and lighting for plays and mus...

World Scenography 1990-2005 is the second volume in a series of large-format, lavishly illustrated books documenting for posterity a collection of ...

This study provides the first comprehensive examination of every prop in Shakespeare's plays, whether mentioned in stage directions, indicated in d...

Make/Believe is a full colour, fully illustrated celebration of design for performance by over 150 UK designers between 2011-2015. The title Make/B...

Draping Period Costumes provides you with the skill set you need to break away from two-dimensional patterns to drape three dimensional costumes. T...

This richly illustrated volume explores the Lobanov-Rostovsky collection... includes a thorough glossary and bibliography Apollo The essays an...