The Technical Director's Toolkit: Process, Forms, and Philosophies for Successful Technical Direction

The Technical Director's Toolkit: Process, Forms, and Philosophies for Successful Technical Direction
ISBN-10
1317752635
ISBN-13
9781317752639
Category
Performing Arts
Pages
204
Language
English
Published
2015-12-07
Publisher
CRC Press
Authors
Zachary Stribling, Richard Girtain

Description

In the world of theatre, the technical director is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient realization and implementation of scenery for the stage. The Technical Director’s Toolkit is the first book to address every nut and bolt of this multifaceted job. This book guides readers though the step-by-step processes of technical direction and the responsibilities of the TD in the mounting of a theatrical production. Leadership, management, relationship building, personal responsibility, and problem solving are addressed, demonstrating not only how to become a more efficient and effective TD, but also how to be a collaborative member of a production team that artists will seek to work with again and again. The book also addresses scene shop design, facility repair and maintenance, and finishes with a brief overview of other areas of technical theatre that help round out the far reaching skill set of a successful TD. This book is perfect for university courses in Stagecraft and Technical Direction and for the aspiring Technical Director.

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