Stagecraft

		The Complete Stage Planning Kit Gill Davies A&C Black, 2003 $45.00pb This book contains all the charts, checklists and forms needed to create a smooth production. It provides individual help for each unit of a production team, including the producer; set designer, props, wardrobe, and make-up departments; stage manager and publicity. The material is presented in a flexible format - the user can choose either to photocopy the detachable forms in the book or print out multiple copies from the free CD. 72 pages
		Essentials of Stage Management Peter Maccoy A&C Black, 2004 $39.95pb Good stage management is the key to the smooth running of any theatrical production and, as technology continues to develop and regulations tighten, the responsibilities of the stage manager have never been greater. In this essential guide, Peter Maccoy examines the qualities and skills necessary for effective management, stressing the importance of understanding both the creative and the technical processes involved in theatre. From negotiating contracts through to rehearsals, performance and post-production, Essentials of Stage Management is packed with invaluable advice on every aspect of the job and every type of theatre. 176 pages
		Hair & Wigs for the Stage: step-by-step Rosemarie Swinfield A&C Black, 2001 $45.00hb This book aims to provide solutions to a number of challenges that actors, make-up designers and wardrobe departments face when dealing with hair and wigs for stage productions. The text is divided into three sections: using your own hair; wigs and false hair; and period styles. Each section includes information on the basic tools required, details of step-by-step techniques and ideas on how to overcome common problems. 128 pages
		Performance Lighting Design Nick Moran A&C Black, 2008 $55.00pb New technologies have made lighting more prominent in live performances of all kinds, not just stage theatre, and in many courses lighting has been subsumed into 'performance lighting'. Performance Lighting Design is a practical guide to the art and technique of lighting for the stage, concerts, exhibitions and live events. The book will also cover the use of projected images in performance including projected scenery on the West End stage, in fringe shows, and on the stadium 'rock' stage, as well as the use of images from live camera and from other sources as 'performers'. An ideal reference for lighting students and professionals just starting out. 256 pages
		Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen Todd Debreceni Focal Press, 2009 $74.00pb In the world of film and theatre, character transformation takes a lot of work, skill, and creativity. Dedicated solely to SFX, this book will show you tips and techniques from a seasoned SFX makeup artist with years of film, TV, and theatrical experience. Not only will this book take you through the many genres that need a special effects makeup artist, like horror, fantasy, and sci-fi, but it will also tell you about the tools you will need, how to maintain your toolkit, how to take care of the actor's skin, and how to airbrush properly when HD is involved. 344 pages
		Special Effects Make-Up Janus Vinther A&C Black, 2004 $49.95pb Special effects have become an increasingly important part of both film and theatre production. With storylines becoming more sensational and technology more sophisticated, the market for high-quality special effects is huge. In this book Janus Vinther provides step-by-step guidelines for achieving a wide variety of grotesque and outlandish effects, including bullet holes, body fluids and burns. In addition there is a chapter on specialised character make-up, ranging from Dracula to the Terminator. With detailed explanation of techniques and materials and illustrated throughout, this book contains everything you need to know to look your worst. 160 pages
$C:\Users\Anne\Documents\New.gif$		Stage Management: the Essential Handbook Gail Pallin Nick Hern Books, 2009 $47.95pb The Stage Manager is at the core of every successful theatre production, organising, managing and running rehearsals and performances; researching and procuring props and furniture; and providing a creative information flow between everyone involved in the production. This handbook is aimed at students, graduates and all aspirants to stage management. Complete with charts and helpful checklists, it takes the reader through a typical production week by week. 160 pages
		Stagecraft Fundamentals: a guide & reference for theatrical production Rita Kogler Carver Focal Press, 2009 $82.00pb Written by an award-winning designer, Stagecraft Fundamentals is the only book that tackles every aspect of theatre production. The history of stagecraft, safety precautions, lighting, costumes, scenery, career planning tips, and more are discussed with modern, colour examples that display both step-by-step procedures and the finished product. From the student beginning in theatre to the practiced, Rita Kogler Carver assembles her vast experience into a one-stop guide for theatrical production. The most comprehensive and up-to-date reference for theatrical production available. 512 pages
		Theatrical Design and Production: an introduction to scene design and construction, lighting, sound, costume and make-up J. Michael Gillette McGraw-Hill, 6^th ed., 2007 $124.95hb This comprehensive and practical survey examines the technical and design aspects of play production, including scene design and construction, lighting, sound, costume, and makeup. Design is presented as both an art closely integrated with the director’s, actor’s, and playwright’s vision, and a craft that provides practical solutions for the physical manipulation of stage space. Health and safety precautions for the backstage crew appear throughout in boxes labelled “Safety Tips,” and “Design Inspiration” boxes show how professional designers create the desired look. 640 pages