Product Description

The book is especially well laid out, with many helpful photographs, illustrations, and charts, plus a running series of topic headers that make it easy to find a particular topic.

- Stage Directions

From the staging process to sound and lighting design, this is a comprehensive guide to the behind the scenes nuts and bolts workings of the theatre. Francis Reid, who has been involved in all aspects of backstage technology for forty years, is now able to share his expertise in this volume.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2059820 in Books
• Published on: 1996-03-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Review
“The book is especially well laid out, with many helpful photographs, illustrations, and charts, plus a running series of topic headers that make it easy to find a particular topic.”–Stage Directions

About the Author
Francis Reid is an experienced theatre practitioner who has been involved in hundreds of productions of every kind. He lectures worldwide and is author of several books on theatre design and technology.

Customer Reviews

Intriguing
Just knowing the history behind Lear and Shakespeare and Marlowe and Kidd - makes this reading even more fascinating. You first must know King Lear, then study its history and you will find this to be a great resource. The name changes, the character changes, the condenscing of scenes. I would love to see this performed!