About the Book:

This is the first book exclusively on this subject on record. Stage Fright covers the major health and safety hazards faced by theater workers, including working with theatrical paints, solvents, pigments, dyes, plastics, woodworking, theatrical makeup, welding, fog and other special effects, and many other materials. It gives precautions to take against dangers inherent in each material, shows how to ventilate property and provides details about the use of protective equipment such as respirators.

Using Stage Fright as a text in theatre courses can help students learn to work safely and reduce risks of teachers' liability.

What people say:

"If you work in the theatre, this book should be part of your library. In fact, it should be required reading for all students enrolled in design and production courses…." — Theatre Design and Technology

About the Author:

Monona Rossol is a chemist, artist, and industrial hygienist. For more than 20 years she has specialized in investigating visual and performing arts hazards. A highly regarded and sought-after consultant and trainer, and lecturer, she has consulted with and/or inspected hundreds of show business venues, including professional and community theatres, TV and film locations, studios, scene and prop shops, and university theatre departments.