The Stagecraft Handbook

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Summary: A very good book for the beginner or seasoned set builder
Review: From the beginning, this book takes you step by step into set and scene building. It starts with the basic inventory of tools and space needed, to recommended shop lay out and flow of construction. Included from the start, are safety practices that are recommended to keep you and your helpers leaving each day with all fingers, eyes and etc. in-tact. Each chaptor that follows takes very logical and precise steps to show basic set building. This goes on to more complex (but very useable) technigues and then puts them together. Also included are variety of stage props that can be made. I have been a stage manager and set construction designer and builder for a childrens theatre group for a number of years, and I use this manuel as my main source and refer to it over and over. As part of the production with the children , it is a requirement for parent involvement which includes help with set construction- this book has proven to be of tremendous help for the parent helpers to use as resourse also. I highly recommed this book as a reference book for any scene shop.

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Summary: A Great Sourse for Carpentry and Scene Design
Review: I have worked in the theatre for a number of years in every capacity. As a scene designer and carpenter, I have found Ionazzi's Handbook to be a valued tool. I use it everytime I design, it can be found right along side my drafting tools. It's one of the best soures on this suject out there! I highly recommend it to the novice and seasoned designer and carpenter!

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Summary: Perfect Tool
Review: This is a wonderful book, perfect for the beginner and intermediate. Clear and very helpful. Highly recommended.

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Summary: The complete guide to building scenery.
Review: This scene-shop manual covers every aspect of scenery construction. Those who put the set on the stage will welcome The Stagecraft Handbook's clear presentation of this technical topic, wealth of illustrations (244 drawings and photographs), and information on shop organization, tools, safety, scaled drawings, materials, construction techniques and more. With this book's help, readers will be able to make good scenery quickly and inexpensively. Perfect for schools and community theaters