Careers in Technical Theater

Careers in Technical Theater

by Mike Lawler
ISBN-10:
1581154852
ISBN-13:
9781581154856
Pub. Date:
08/07/2007
Publisher:
Allworth
ISBN-10:
1581154852
ISBN-13:
9781581154856
Pub. Date:
08/07/2007
Publisher:
Allworth
Careers in Technical Theater

Careers in Technical Theater

by Mike Lawler
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Overview

Want to make it big on Broadway—as a techie? Or how about working in smaller regional theater? Careers in Technical Theater explains more than twenty different careers from the perspective of successful theater artists. Included are specialties that have been around for decades, as well as those still emerging in the field. Concise information is provided on job duties, estimated earnings, recommended training, examples of career paths, and the insights are given of working pros in management, scenery, audio/visual, costumes, video and projection, engineering, and theatrical systems. There’s even a detailed appendix on finding on-the-job training as an intern, apprentice, or paid worker. For anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes life in the theater,Careers in Technical Theater is a priceless resource.

Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781581154856
Publisher: Allworth
Publication date: 08/07/2007
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 6.00(d)

About the Author

Mike Lawler’s life in the theater has taken him around the country and found him toiling as a master electrician, scenic carpenter, shop foreman, stagehand, scenic painter, crew supervisor, and stage manager. He lives in Austin, Texas.

Table of Contents


Introduction
Management
Production Manager     3
Stage Manager     13
Company Manager     27
Scenery
Scene Designer     37
Technical Director     49
The Prop Shop     61
The Scene Shop     73
Scenic Artist     83
Stagehand     95
Audio/Visual
Lighting Designer     107
The Electricians     121
Sound Designer     131
Sound Engineer     145
Projection Designer     153
Costumes
Costume Designer     165
The Costume Shop     177
Milliner     189
Wig Master and Makeup Artist     197
Other Careers and Considerations
Theater Consultant     210
Specialization and the Theater Life     221
Appendixes
Resources     235
On-the-Job Training     244
Glossary of Terms     249
Academic Programs in Technical Theater     254
Index     272
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