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Structural Design for the Stage

Michael Broh writes; This book provides the theater technician with a foundation in structural design allowing an intuitive understanding of "why sets stand up".   It introduces the basics of statics and the study of the strength of materials as they apply to typical scenery, with a minimum of theory and many examples.  No calculus required.
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The Stagecraft Handbook ~
Daniel A. Ionazzi
The publisher, Betterway , October 11, 1996
The complete guide to building scenery.
This scene-shop manual covers every aspect of scenery construction. Those who put the set on the stage will welcome The Stagecraft Handbook's clear presentation of this technical topic, wealth of illustrations (244 drawings and photographs), and information on shop organization, tools, safety, scaled drawings, materials, construction techniques and more. With this book's help, readers will be able to make good scenery quickly and inexpensively. Perfect for schools and community theaters.
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Drawing Scenery for Theater, Film and Television -- Rich Rose  
 
The ABC of Stage Technology ~
Francis Reid
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The Complete Book of Drawing for the Theatre ~
Harvey Sweet, Deborah M. Dryden
From the Back Cover
/*HA19, The Complete Book of Drawing for the Theatre, Harvey Sweet (Tru-Roll, Inc.), Deborah M. Dryden, H4882-0, 320 pp., 8 1/2 x 11, 0-205-14882-4, paperbound, 1995, $39.95nk, November*/THE COMPLETE BOOK OF DRAWING FOR THE THEATRE provides a comprehensive introduction to drafting and drawing for the theatre. Step-by-step procedures guide the reader from holding a pencil to draw a straight line to working through and orthographic project or perspective drawing. Clear, simple, specific explanations are accompanied by illustrations demonstrating each step.
Stock Scenery Construction : A Handbook -- Bill Raoul

2nd Ed to be published soon.

George H. Sherlock recommended that we add this listing. Thanks George!

Excellent book on basic construction of flats, platforms step units and other scenery pieces.

The Backstage Handbook : An Illustrated Almanac of Technical Information ~
Paul Carter, George Chiang (Illustrator)

This book is one that I reach for often during class, Scott

A reader from Queensbury, New York , November 7, 1997 
A Bible for "techies."
Required reading for many college-level stagecraft courses, as it should be. The Handbook provides one source for the answers to almost every question a stagehand might have.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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