The Technical Director's Toolkit
Process, Forms, and Philosophies for Successful Technical Direction
By Richard Girtain, Zachary Stribling | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
In the world of theatre, the technical director is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient realization and implementation of scenery for the stage. The Technical Director’s Toolkit is the first book to address every nut and bolt of this multifaceted job, guiding you though the step-by-step processes of technical direction and the responsibilities of the TD in the mounting of a theatrical production. Leadership, management, relationship building, personal responsibility, and problem solving are addressed, showing you not only how to become a more efficient and effective TD, but also how to be a collaborative member of a production team that artists will seek to work with again and again. The book also addresses scene shop design, facility repair and maintenance, and finishes with a brief overview of other areas of technical theatre that help round out the far reaching skill set of a successful TD.
Editions of The Technical Director's Toolkit
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317752622
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317752639
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In the world of theatre, the technical director is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient realization and implementation of scenery for the stage. The Technical Director’s Toolkit is the first book to address every nut and bolt of this multifaceted job, guiding you though the step-by-step processes of technical direction and the responsibilities of the TD in the mounting of a theatrical production. Leadership, management, relationship building, personal responsibility, and problem solving are addressed, showing you not only how to become a more efficient and effective TD, but also how to be a collaborative member of a production team that artists will seek to work with again and again. The book also addresses scene shop design, facility repair and maintenance, and finishes with a brief overview of other areas of technical theatre that help round out the far reaching skill set of a successful TD.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Technical Director's Toolkit about?
In the world of theatre, the technical director is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient realization and implementation of scenery for the stage. The Technical Director’s Toolkit is the first book to address every nut and bolt of this multifaceted job, guiding you though the step-by-step processes of technical direction and the responsibilities of the TD in the mounting of a theatrical production. Leadership, management, relationship building, personal responsibility, and problem solving are addressed, showing you not only how to become a more efficient and effective TD, but also how to be a collaborative member of a production team that artists will seek to work with again and again. The book also addresses scene shop design, facility repair and maintenance, and finishes with a brief overview of other areas of technical theatre that help round out the far reaching skill set of a successful TD.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Technical Director's Toolkit?
The Arts > Performing arts > Theatre studies
Where can I read a sample of The Technical Director's Toolkit?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317752622
Is The Technical Director's Toolkit part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Focal Press Toolkit Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Technical Director's Toolkit?
Richard Girtain, Zachary Stribling
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Technical Director's Toolkit is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317752622) and pdf(ISBN 9781317752639)