Completely expanded and remodeled new edition of this unique look at theatrical scenery construction.

First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Illustrated guide to all aspects of constructing a stage set: the four primary stage configurations - proscenium, thrust, arena and environmental; flying scenery and moving floors; organizing the scene shop; shop tools and safety; scaled drawings, models and other communications tools used to translate the designers vision into a set; materials used in building scenery; construction techniques for flats, platforms and other standard scenic units; installing and rigging scenery; maintaining an inventory of stock scenery.