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Instant Period
Costumes
by BARB ROGERS
How to make classic
costumes from
cast-off clothing
Paperback: $19.95
(96 pages)
Order #R-B244
Why spend a small fortune to rent expensive period
costumes when you can create them yourself for less than
a day’s rental price? Make them the easy way from
cast-offs without sewing! Included in this book are over
65 ingenious costume designs with photos and diagrams
for many period characters from Egyptian, Greek and
Roman all the way to Punk. Other periods include
Gothic, Renaissance, Elizabethan, Old West, every
decade of the 20th century and more! These
conversion costuming ideas will save you time, money
and deadline disasters and give you precisely the costume
you want.
Introduction to
Stage Lighting
by CHARLES I. SWIFT
The fundamentals of
theatre lighting design
Paperback: $19.95
(176 pages)
Order #R-B270
Everything you always wanted to know about theatrical
stage lighting but were afraid to ask! All the basics are
here in this comprehensive text for students of all ages.
All of the latest lighting instruments and technical
information are described in easy-to-understand and welldefined
terms. The fundamentals of manipulating the key
(source) light and shadow, intensity and balance,
changing focus and mood and more are explained in
detail with illustrations. The creative process of
expressing emotion, pace and intent, as well as following
cues, plots and schedules are also covered along with the
production process of working with directors in rehearsal
and performance. A valuable resource for anyone
working with theatrical productions.
Small Stage
Sets on Tour
by JAMES HULL MILLER
A practical guide to
portable stage sets
Paperback: $17.95
(128 pages)
Order #R-B102
Second edition
This book contains Miller’s fifty years experience in
the design, construction and application of portable
stage sets. Dozens of actual sets and how to build
them are included. Also examines various types of
theatres, recital halls and other playing spaces
encountered in traveling productions. Sample
chapters include: Folding Screens, Walls, Steps
and Platforms, Stagecraft in Schools, Theatre
Designs and The Proscenium Theatre. Miller
recounts many of his backstage experiences and
discusses the theory taught at his Arts Lab. An
indispensable resource for stage crews and theatre
students. Many illustrations throughout.
Theatre Craft Books
Self-Supporting
Scenery for
Children’s Theatre
and Grown-ups, Too
by JAMES HULL MILLER
A scenic workshop
for the open stage
Paperback: $17.95
(128 pages)
Order #R-B105
Fifth edition, revised
Free-standing scenery creates its own theatre —
compact, economical and flexible. It marches right
onto any stage platform, into the classroom, the
recreation hall and the garden theatre. This book tells
how to construct it. Includes 128 pages and over 175
drawings. Covers tools, materials, designs and craft.
An excellent reference book. Written by a leading
designer in the field.
Stage Lighting
in the Boondocks
by JAMES HULL MILLER
A stage lighting manual for
simple stagecraft systems
Paperback: $15.95
(136 pages)
Order #R-B141
Fourth edition
James Hull Miller, a leading authority in small theatre
stagecraft, shows and tells how professional-quality
lighting can be achieved within the limitations of school
auditoriums, community theatres and churches. The book
is divided into two parts. The first part contains a short
section on stage lighting in general, plus a
number of lighting solutions for specific programs and
locations. The second part contains more detailed
information on dimmers, lamps, spotlight types, filters,
connectors, control boards, homemade equipment and the
like. Includes many illustrations.
Elegantly Frugal
Costumes
by SHIRLEY DEARING
A do-it-yourself costume
maker’s guide
Paperback: $17.95
(144 pages)
Order #R-B125
This wonderfully practical book literally shows you how to
make costumes for plays, pageants and musicals at the
lowest possible expense! Over 150 detailed illustrations
work with the easy-to-follow text to walk you through
every step of the process. Just about every basic period is
covered: Biblical to Medieval, Renaissance, Angels, The
Fabulous Fifties, 1800s to World War I, the Roaring
Twenties and more. Many helpful hints and information
about: sewing in sleeves, hems and zippers; leftover
fabric; aging an outfit and much, much more. Chapters
include: Resources: Where Do I Start?, Period
Costumes, Who Was That Masked Man?,
Underneath It All, Helpful Hints and Useful
Information, The Play’s the Thing, Epilogue:
Behind the Scenes and Glossary. A book that will pay
for itself with its first use.
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