Careers in Technical Theater
Want to make it big on Broadway-as a techie? Or how about working in smaller regional theater? Careers in Technical Theater explains more than twenty different careers from the perspective of successful theater artists. Included are specialties that have been around for decades, as well as those still emerging in the field. Concise information is provided on job duties, estimated earnings, recommended training, examples of career paths, and the insights are given of working pros in...
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Discover exciting career possibilities behind the scenes.Want to make it big on Broadway—as a techie? Or how about working in smaller regional theater? Careers in Technical Theater explains more than twenty different careers from the perspective of successful theater artists. Included are specialties that have been around for decades, as well as those still emerging in the field. Concise information is provided on job duties, estimated earnings, recommended training, examples of career paths, and the insights are given of working pros in management, scenery, audio/visual, costumes, video and projection, engineering, and theatrical systems. There's even a detailed appendix on finding on-the-job training as an intern, apprentice, or paid worker. For anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes life in the theater, Careers in Technical Theater is a priceless resource. • Examines twenty careers, old and new• Includes unique, detailed insights from working pros in every field• Information on getting on-the-job training as an intern, apprentice, or paid employee
IntroductionManagementProduction Manager 3Stage Manager 13Company Manager 27SceneryScene Designer 37Technical Director 49The Prop Shop 61The Scene Shop 73Scenic Artist 83Stagehand 95Audio/VisualLighting Designer 107The Electricians 121Sound Designer 131Sound Engineer 145Projection Designer 153CostumesCostume Designer 165The Costume Shop 177Milliner 189Wig Master and Makeup Artist 197Other Careers and ConsiderationsTheater Consultant 210Specialization and the Theater Life 221AppendixesResources 235On-the-Job Training 244Glossary of Terms 249Academic Programs in Technical Theater 254Index 272
