The ABC of Stage Technology

Description

Many people who are involved in the theatre come across terminology with which they are unfamiliar. This reference work is described as an encyclopedia of stage technology terms. It embraces all aspects of the technical operation of the stage, covering sets, props, stage equipment and machinery. The format is in alphabetical sequence, allowing quick and easy access to the information. If, for example, you wished to know the meaning of "periaktoi", "dolly", "hod", "turnbuckle" or "truss", this reference book should provide the answer.

Francis Reid has been a professional lighting designer for over forty years. He was lighting director of Glyndebourne Festival Opera throughout the '60s and subsequently responsible for the lighting design of over 300 productions, including several in Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels, and over thirty in London. He lectures extensively around the world and has written numerous books on theatre design and technology.