Performing Arts

Presents fifteen essays of theater and drama theory, covering the modern and historical stage, with writings by such figures as Bernard Shaw, W.B. Yeats, Emile Zola, and Alexis de Tocqueville.

Examines the different staging elements, including budgets, scenery, props, lighting, and sound, and discusses how to integrate these elements with the performers in a way that will minimize the problems that often occur in a production.

Presents ideas and advice on stage management and theater administration, discussing the role of stage management, tasks for before and during rehearsals, the production week, effects, stage fights and weapons, financial control, marketing, and venue and front of house.

Presents ideas and guidance on stage design and properties for the theater, discussing the role of the designer, set design, scene changes, model making, workshop techniques, stage properties, and other topics.