Introduction to Theatrical Design and Production: A Collaborative Journey
Document Type
Monograph
Publication Date
8-4-2020
Publisher
Waveland Press
Edition
1
First page number:
1
Last page number:
191
Abstract
The creation of exciting visual stories blooms from a successful navigation of the collaborative artistic journey. This new text guides beginning directors, designers, and performers through the many interwoven relationships and communication styles used during this journey and details the context, vision, parameters, materials, aesthetics, documentation, and facilitation of the design and production process. Drawing from over thirty years as a theatre educator and costume designer, Ryerson uses examples from actual productions to provide valuable insight into creating visually symbolic storytelling. Specific areas covered include the historical development of performance; navigating the relationship between artistic and business factions; job descriptions and hierarchies; design elements and principles; set components and construction; the design and production of costumes, lighting, and sound; special effects; and how everything comes together. Including 16 pages of full-color photos, this universal and practical approach benefits all members of this unique art form.
Keywords
Theatre guide; Theatrical design and production; Show business; Costume production process; Scene process; Lighting process; Sound design and production
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Theatre and Performance Studies
Language
English
Repository Citation
Ryerson, J.
(2020).
Introduction to Theatrical Design and Production: A Collaborative Journey.
1-191.
Waveland Press.