Theater : From First Rehearsal to Opening Night

by Malam, John

• ISBN13: 9780872265882
• ISBN10: 0872265889
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: MCG

Summary

Theaters stage many types of shows, including plays, operas, ballets, and musicals. Most theatergoers only see the action on stage, but to bring a performance to life hundreds of people work behind the scenes, out of sight of the public. This book reveals what goes on backstage at a typical large theater. Use the fold-out sections to view the building, room by room, discovering where you might see a cyclorama, who would use the green room, and what happens in the fly gallery.

Table of Contents

Foyer and box office	p. 2
The auditorium	p. 4
The pit	p. 6
The stage	p. 8
Wings and flies	p. 10
Light and sound	p. 12
Scenery and props	p. 14
Special effects	p. 16
Costumes and wigs	p. 18
Dressing rooms and make-up	p. 20
Rehearsal rooms	p. 22
Types of theater	p. 24
Theater history	p. 26
Famous theaters	p. 28
Glossary	p. 30
Index	p. 32
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