The Art and Science of Theater is an interdisciplinary site that takes
you on a journey through many different aspects of theater. You will be
taken through all aspects of theater from the architecture of the theaters
or the impact theater has had on the sports and health care fields.
Theater is an amazing way of expressing everything from feelings to
political standpoints. It is also something that no matter what your talent
is, you can showcase it in theater. You don't have to be an actor to show
your talent in theater. If you are talented in building things or such
things as publicity you can make your talents known in the world of theater.
Theater is one of the broadest fields there is. It does not matter
what your interest is, most likely there is a way to tie it to the world of
theater.
Recent West End and Broadway
productions such as Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, and The Lion
King have become popular, in part, because of their use of technology for
the creation of spectacular effects. Most of the basic techniques used
in the modern theatre were developed or were polished in the sixteenth,
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. At the beginning of the seventeenth
century opera evolved from a courtly and scholarly activity to a popular
entertainment, in part, because of its use technology for the creation
of scenic spectacle.
An Australian company that has a great
range of second hand technical equipment. I deal for Drama teachers
looking for cheap ways to supplement the school stock of sound and lights.
This place is well worth looking at if you need decent equipment on a school
budget.
Another Australian Company. At
Clearlight Shows we believe that hiring and purchasing theatrical lighting
equipment should be fun, so we've made it as easy as possible. We are here to
help, no matter how big or small your lighting requirements are. Find out about the latest lighting equipment
and accessories on our INDUSTRY page.
HIRE or
PURCHASE equipment online. If you are unsure what type of lighting
equipment you require, go to CONTACTS and email one of our consultants
for further advice or make an appointment for a demonstration. Check out our Mastercut gobo catalogue for a
wide selection of patterns and order directly from the page. Find the answers to frequently asked questions
at our FAQ page. Got any questions, go to submit and let us know.
written by Brian Tucker, released 13/01/1998.
Descriptions of production team members jobs, show crew members jobs, and
the set-up period. Appendices contain reference notes regarding the
design of productions. A comprehensive
document.
Compiled by Jon Primrose at University
of Exeter Drama Department. The information contained in this Glossary
is provided on the web for the purposes of research and education. Any
part of it may only be produced electronically or on paper if the source
is acknowledged, including this statement : "This listing is copyright
(c) 1996/97 Jon Primrose / Exeter University Drama Department. The most
up to date version can always be downloaded from http://www.ex.ac.uk/drama/tech/
A really useful site with a broad scope and a range of information
complete with images and step-by-step instructions that guide you through
the various processes and procedures of technical production. Includes
too many sections to detail but covers Audio, Lighting, Set and Costume,
Design and Tech components... a full list of contents available here.
This company manufactures and distributes a wide range of
weaponry, they have a comprehensive Stage and Movie prop collection and can
produce specific to your needs in some cases. They have visual as well
as operating props, eg. Blank-firing pistols, rifles, etc
The Natya Shastra is the oldest surviving
text on stagecraft in the world. It is believed to have been
written by Bharata Muni in about the 2nd century BC. However
there are scholars who believe that it may have been written by various
authors at different times. t is believed that the Natya Shastra is based
upon the much older Natya Sutras. Unfortunately there are no
surviving copies of the Natya Sutras so we have no way to know for sure.
The Natya Shastra is incredibly wide in its scope. It covers
stage-design, music, dance, makeup, virtually every aspect of stagecraft.
It is very important to the musician because it is the only text which
gives such detail about the music and instruments
of the period.
This site provides a huge list of links
to specific theatre venues around the world - many of these sites provide
detailed technical information about their operating systems for audio,
lighting, special effects, stage spaces, flying and other equipment.
"Need any help with your annual production or art exhibition? We have
available on hire all lighting, sound (incl. radio mics), staging, technical
expertise, display boards and lighting equipment. Simply call David Ashton 08
9272 8942 of All Things Theatre or send an email to: rashton@bigpond.net.au
"It's a new approach to computer mediated
entertainment that we hope you'll find refreshing. It is about experience,
so while the following outlines of the theory, we suggest the best way
to understand it is to experience it and thus we invite you to come, be
our guest, and try it."
The strengths of this commercial site lie in
several areas. Check out the Downloads section to find software to
manage Box Office, Sound Effects and Playback, Rigging Manuals, and
more. You can also get free email, list yourself in a Freelance
directory or just buy something.
Dedicated to All of Those Interested
or Involved in Stage Technician Work. This web site attempts to cover
a number of topics directly involved with the technical aspects of today's
modern theater. The site is primarily oriented toward people who have had
little to no technical stage experience. However, those of you who are
experienced in this field, might enjoy glancing at some of the topics,
since this site is updated on a regular basis. Has
very good sound and lightnig resources, a useful glossary of techincal
jargon and promises to add descriptions of production roles.
This is one of the best sources of
down-to-earth, simple and practical guidelines, advice and information about
theatre production. A must for beginning technical theatre students
and budding arts management teams.
These Theatre Design and Technology
links provide a wealth of information to those interested in set design,
costume design, lighting design, sound design, set construction, projection
design, theatre engineering, stage management, makeup design, &
so much more.
To promote communication and unity within
the theatre industry; especially between the designers and crafts-people
who plan and implement the technical facets of a production or event. Aims:
To distribute information on technical innovations, current affairs and
personal viewpoints (relevant to the industry).
The Backstage information guides are packed
with useful information, not just in general but also tailored to precise
piece of equipment you are most likely to come into contact with during your
time with Backstage. The safety guide also contains vital information
and is a must read for anyone wishing to familiarise themselves with the way
things should be done. Guides to safety, lighting, sound and stage
management.
A great collection of links to images
of theatre related materials, includes set and lighting designs, costumes,
historical images, practitioners, etc. Well Worth a look
On-line resource for school and youth
theatre. A huge site these days, recently undergone a massive facelift
that make this site far more useful and manageable. All manner of
materials related to school and theatre and drama - glossaries, play suggestions,
lesson ideas, and much much more.
Gefen Systems is the largest distributor
of different sound effect libraries for the professional audio market.
Any kind of sound effect is available for purchase as a library or as an
individual CD. Now you can buy single sound effects in Hi Resolution
online.
A really useful site with midifiles of
hundreds of songs and Karaoke backing tracks for hundreds more - very useful
in the right hands - contains a range of material from traditional to contemporary
althernive and indie tracks.
Welcome to the Sound Effects Gallery
A site designed by sound engineers for professional users. Audition
and download sound effects, music samples, breaks n beats. Audio quality
is reduced during audition only for piracy prevention. You will require
the shockwave plugin to hear our sound effects and music samples.
The Internet's first online sound effects
and production music library, since May 1st 1997. Immediate download
delivery of Hollywood's best sounds in all popular sound file formats;
wav, aiff, etc.
Sound Ideas is the world's largest
publisher of professional sound effects. In addition, our unique production
music libraries are used worldwide. These products are utilized daily by
broadcast, recording studio and post-production facilities, and in countless
multimedia presentations. Includes a free selection
of downloadable SFX.
The SoundSite Audio/Video Help Guide
is designed to assist with the installation of audio and video components.
Given the nature and extent of today's componentry, this guide is quite
general. It will provide you with an overview of general hook-up procedures.
A troubleshooting section is provided to assist with problems which may
develop with your system.
Stage Research, Inc. develops SFX,
a theatrical sound playback and Show Control application. SFX is
designed to aid the sound designer and the sound technician in creating,
maintaining, and executing sound effects, music, and show control for a
live entertainment environment. For Windows 95/98 & Windows NT.
This is primarily a directory of all
sound designers who wish to have their resumes listed, web pages hosted
or linked and secondarily a directory of associated sound design resources
such as dealers, distributors, representative and manufacturers of theatrical
sound equipment and services.
WavCentral.com wants to be your one-stop-shop
for .wav and .au multimedia files. We're always excited about expanding
our library to include even more popular movies, television series, commercials,
and hundreds of effects.
The Costume Society of America "advances
the global understanding of all aspects of dress and appearance." Activities
and publications of the Society are highlighted at this site.
People learn at any age and at any time of their lives. The
education programme at the Museum of Costume enables this to happen in a
range of fun, interactive and accessible ways. The following pages
describe the various educational programmes that we operate at the Museum
for all ages and abilities. We offer a range of visit options,
from a teaching session to self-guided activities. To support Key
Stage 1 & 2 teachers we have produced a Teacher's Pack that you may
download by clicking at the bottom of this page. The pack provides
facts about the site and displays, questions to ask pupils and follow-up
activites for the classroom. A hard copy version, complete with
pictures is available from Museums Education, Pump Room, Stall Street, Bath,
BA1 1LZ, at the price of £5 including VAT & P+P.
16th and 17th Century Clothing: Renaissance tailoring techniques, manuscript sources, and technical advice. Also includes discussion of Tailor's pattern books from the 16th and 17th Centuries.
This website and a majority of the information on it was authored and
designed by Tammie L. Dupuis, who lives and works in the Pacific Northwest
as a Designer/Developer for an Internet consulting firm. She holds a
Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archeaology from Montana State University
and has published articles on the various topics covered on this website in
several costume newsletters both nationally and internationally over the
last decade.
There are well over 1,200 unique links
listed on these pages. Some of them cover more than one area of interest.
I recommend that you browse through all sections of The Costume Page if
you don't immediately find what you're seeking.
It is a comprehensive resource for creating
costumes and creating innovative ways to make the show look great. A wonderful
site hosted at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, that can make an expert
out of all amateur costumers.
This looks like a very useful resource.
A CD-ROM that covers all aspects of theatrical lighting - it looks like
it would be very useful for anyone teaching or learning stage lighting.
Greenlight has teamed with internationally
acclaimed lighting designer and lecturer GRAHAM WALNE to create two essential
resources, endorsed by Strand Lighting, for anyone involved in the business
of STAGE LIGHTING. From professional theatres to amateur dramatics,
from secondary schools to universities, opera houses to libraries, these
videos are providing vital and accessible information where often none
exists.
Graham is now a resident of Perth and
was recently presenting at a DramaWest conference. This training
video is a useful addition to any Drama teachers stock of material - particularly
for those teaching Curriculum Council courses and dealing with the design
and production task.
The
Lighting Library Welcome to The Lighting Library. Here is
an index of lighting related documents that you can read online. Some documents
may link to other sites. Simply 'click' on a document to view, then
click 'Back'to return to this page. Documents relate to science, art, history,
theatre, film, television, entertainment and architectural lighting.
This page is an experiment in using
the web to facilitate the visualization of a lighting design for the stage.
It uses the program Radiance to generate images of selected lighting
angles. The space used is the Studio Theatre in the Annenberg Center. The
light plot consists of 7 instruments: 2 front lights, 2 high side, 2 low
side, and a backlight. All are focused on a human figure. Users can view
a number of combinations of these 7 instruments as well as each instrument
individually.
Welcome to Arjan's Show-Biz Centre! You are
just two clicks away from the world's largest online supplier of Kryolan and
Leichner's theatrical make-up, magic tricks and illusions, the Spider backdrop
system, (custom-printed) balloons, special effects, pyrotechnics, character
costumes, stagewear, Antari fog machines, party make-up, juggling
equipment, crazy hats and much more.
"The International Theatre Design Archive"
is a venture of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology whose
mission is to actively promote the advancement of knowledge and skills
in all aspects of design and production in the performing arts.
The images included in this collection
were scanned from slides taken by Professor C. W. Westfall and used in
his survey course, Renaissance and Baroque Architecture (ARH 102), University
of Virginia, School of Architecture, Department of Architectural History.
They are organized according to his course syllabus. Each section includes
images relating to that particular topic as well as images which are included
as comparative material, and are included to reinforce particular points
which Mr. Westfall makes in his bi-weekly lectures.
That said, let's talk about how to go about designing
and dressing a set in seven steps.Important
Note: Steps 1 through 5 should be completed before the director starts
the first rehearsal (before auditions for the show is even better), and
throughout the process, you should sit in on rehearsals to see how the set
is being used
These pages showcase some of the exciting
work done by students employing combinations of traditional and digital
media. Using different platforms and software packages, we are exploring
new means of conveying our ideas and incorporating computer generated imagery
into final productions.
From the School Shows site a 14 page document
in two chapters and plain English - downloadable as a text file of a zipped
archive. The Guides may be used for any educational purpose,
including use in a classroom or for the training of theatre students, free
of charge, provided that the name of the author is prominently displayed
on every copy - also available Directing
the School Show --- Lighting
the School Show --- Sound
for the School Show
We have attempted to collect information
from those who have held producer or production staff positions and arrange
it in a compact and accessible form. It should be noted that all of the
information here is based upon individual experiences which may or may
not be relevant to any given production. This manual should be viewed as
a compendium of suggestions and tips, rather than a book of rules, and
it is by no means complete.
a technical journal on pyrotechnics,
including fireworks, pyrotechnic special effects, propellants & rocketry,
and civilian pyrotechnics. Articles encompass reports on research, reviews,
and tutorials. The Journal is published twice a year. All back issues are
available.
A very good online section - features
articles and interviews about developing technologies, approaches to production
design and significant technical and design practitioners.
