About the Book:
Every technical aspect of theater is made accessible to all!
Technical Theater for Nontechnical People helps actors,
directors, stage managers, producers, and event planners understand
every aspect of technical theatre – from scenery, lighting, and
sound to props, costumes, and stage management. In this thoroughly
revised 3rd edition, the popular guide firmly embraces the digital
age with new content about digital audio, intelligent lighting, LED
lighting, video projection, and show control systems, all explained
in the same approachable style that has kept this book in the pockets
of industry professionals for many years. A brand-new chapter on
sound design has also been added, and every chapter has been updated
with more information about the basics of theater technology,
including draperies, lighting instruments, microphones, costume
sketches, and more.
Technical Theater
for Nontechnical People teaches:
• Who's who on a theatrical production team
• What is needed to know about technical theater and why
• What to look for when choosing a space for a show
• How to communicate with lighting, scenery, audio, and
costume designers
• How to stage manage an effective show or presentation
• Recommended by the American Association of Community
Theatre!
Covering both traditional and
digitally supported backstage environments, Technical
Theater for Nontechnical People
is an essential reference guide for working with every technical
aspect of theater! Helpful to directors and teachers that do their own technical work, or work with a technical person, to learn more about how to do either. Also helpful to anyone planning fashion, sports, political, or other public events, the book offers great tips for producing memorable parties, product launches, conventions, and press conferences.
What people say:
"Those looking to launch a career in theater will find helpful hints about every aspect of the backstage environment in Drew Campbell's Technical Theater for Nontechnical People."
— Los Angles Times
"A
resource that is concise, entertaining, and eminently practical."
— American Association of Community Theatre
"With
hundreds of production/design/technical credits behind him, Campbell
has written what will certainly become a standard introductory text
on technical theater. Everyone involved with theater should have
access
to this most welcome text."
— Library Journal
"An excellent handbook for the
beginner and occasional technician, or indeed for the professional
regularly working with the less experienced." —
Stagetechbooks.com
About the Author:
Drew Campbell has been in the
entertainment business as a stage technician, designer, film lighting
technician, director, and teacher for more than thirty years. He has
run his own business as an industrial videographer and editor, has
worked backstage on hundreds of productions, including drama, opera,
dance, fashion shows, conventions, horse shows, and athletic events
and has taught at San Francisco State University for seven years.
