Author: William M. GainesPublisher: iBooks
ISBN: 9780743493017
Category : American wit and humor, Pictorial
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The full realization of the work of directors, actors, and designers depends on a well-run back stage. From move-in to set-up, to running the show, to striking the set, back-stage workers handle a wide range of vital tasks. With this in mind, The Stage Directions Guide to Working Back Stageshows you how to create a truly collaborative and supportive effort. You'll find advice on: proper installation and maintenance of rope, rigging, and curtains safety guidelines for ladders, catwalks, and other high places use, clean-up, and storage of paints and adhesives set construction and repair tips prop management striking a set safely and efficiently special needs of touring productions back-stage responsibilities with special effects, guns, and other weapons secrets of creating effective teams and much more. The Stage Directions Guide to Working Back Stageprovides an overview of what goes on behind the scenes as well as specific guidance for each essential area of back-stage operation. It's a combination that will benefit both newcomers and experienced hands.
