Theatrical Design and Production: An Introduction to Scene Design and Construction, Lighting, Sound, Costume, and Makeup - Hardcover

Gillette, J. Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0072562625 ISBN 13: 9780072562620

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2004

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive survey of the technical and design aspects of play production, including scene design and construction, lighting, sound, costume, and makeup. Health and safety precautions for the backstage crew appear throughout in boxes labeled “Safety Tips,” and “Design Inspiration” boxes show how professional designers create the desired look.

About this title

About the Author

J. Michael Gillette is a Professor Emeritus from the School of Theatre, Film and Television at the University of Arizona.  In addition to being the author of the eight editions of Theatrical Design and Production, Gillette has authored seven editions of Designing With Light and co-authored the third edition of Stage Scenery: Its Construction and Rigging.  He authored numerous articles and technical presentations on theatrical design and production for a variety of professional organizations and journals.  During his career he taught technical production, stage lighting, sound for the theatre, scene design, cinematography, media lighting.  He also designed sets, lights, sound and projections for numerous academics and professional productions.  He also authored a published novel and screenplay.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072562625
• ISBN 13: 9780072562620
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 640