ABSTRACT

This book introduces the concepts of theater planning, and provides a detailed guide to the process and the technical requirements particular to theater buildings.

Part I is a guide to the concepts and practices of architecture and construction, as applied to performing arts buildings. Part II is a guide to the design of performing arts buildings, with detailed descriptions of the unique requirements of these buildings. Each concept is illustrated with line drawings and examples from the author’s extensive professional practice.

This book is written for students in Theatre Planning courses, along with working practitioners.

part I|136 pages

Context and Process

chapter 1|26 pages

Theater Buildings

chapter 2|14 pages

Project Roles

chapter 3|18 pages

Project Phases

chapter 4|14 pages

Project Delivery Methods

chapter 5|15 pages

Pre-Design Process

chapter 6|26 pages

Design Process

chapter 7|8 pages

Building Regulations

chapter 8|13 pages

Project Budgets

part II|183 pages

Planning

chapter 9|28 pages

Proscenium Stages

chapter 10|16 pages

Forestage Zone

chapter 11|15 pages

Other Stage Forms

chapter 12|32 pages

Audience Sightlines

chapter 13|17 pages

Audience Seating

chapter 14|33 pages

Auditorium Design

chapter 15|15 pages

Technical Elements

chapter 16|13 pages

Public Spaces

chapter 17|12 pages

Back-of-House Spaces