Product Description

Brimming with information on the design of effective performance spaces, this solid resource offers a wealth of ideas to inspire professional and student architects, designers, teachers, and performing arts producers. The book studies the interrelationship of the aims of the artist, the needs of the public, and the creative innovations of theater architects. Issues surrounding the creation of public spaces, the restoration of theaters, and the technological differences between venues for plays, opera, and dance are all addressed. Essays by respected producers, scenic designers, architects, actors, choreographers, and other artists give the book a wide perspective. The contributors include, among others, Jane Alexander, Eliot Feld, Joel Grey, Phyllis Curtin, Robert Whitehead, Arthur Mitchell, Tony Randall, Arthur Penn, and Frank Rich.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #604155 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-01
• Released on: 2000-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

About the Author
Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer associates is a leading architectural and interior design firm recognized worldwide for its innovative work. Founding partners Hugh Hardy, Malcolm Holzman, Norman Pfeiffer, associate partner Stephen Johnson, and more than 130 professional staff members oversee a wide range of complex projects for civic, educational, and commercial use. The firm has offices in New York and Los Angeles.

Customer Reviews

Beautiful Pictures!
An interesting collection of essays on the architecture of theatres across the country. The best part, though are the photos. Very high quality, and amazing.