Now in its second edition; Designing for the Theatre has established itself as the authoritative introduction to the processes of design for the theatre. Covering the contribution which can be made by costume; sets; props and lighting to a stage production; the author explains the purpose and process involved in their design. Included in this second edition are new photographs and drawings illustrating some of the most exciting and diverse current trends in stage design.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One of theatres classics; yet fresh as a Tracy Letts scriptBy David SeamanPirandellos most famous play reads and plays as though it was written today. A "concept" play that looks at the "life imitates art" concept quite literally. A family arrives at a theatre requiring actors and an author to adequately tell their despondent story and Pirandello shows art v commerce as the family; emotionally driven by truth; trying to find satisfaction in having their told by commercially driven creators and ego driven actors. The dramatic conclusion is made more powerful by the reaction of the theatre company. As a choice for production; this is in public domain; settings are minimal yet creative; a plentiful cast and two "intermissions" that allow audience to stretch and reflect in conjunction with continued action of the play during which the actors continue living; just off stage for ten to fifteen minutes; the two intervals are part of the action. The play can be set in the original period or adjusted to be set today with lap-tops and iPhones. Requiring age ranges of 5 to 60; student actors work just as well. Conversely; this is also a great read and is moving and funny as so; it feeds needs even if youve no intention of mounting a production.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A classic about human relationships and their often absurd nature.By MoJoA classic by an extremely imaginative author. It is translated from Italian which is evident at places in somewhat stilted language. But quite readable excepting of course the complex and often ambiguous relationships among the characters.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Busy story...By The Best ReviewerKinda hard to follow. Havent read past the 1st act yet.