Theatre Buildings  

By: Association Of British Theatre (Author), Strong, Judith (Edited by).  Taylor & Francis Ltd. Published: 28/05/2010. Audience Guide: Professional & Vocational.
Hardback. Sourced from U.S.A.

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ISBN10/13: 0415548942/9780415548946
TITLE: Theatre Buildings
CONTRIBUTORS: Association Of British Theatre (Author),  Strong, Judith (Edited by)
IMPRINT: Routledge
PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Ltd
FORMAT: Hardback
PUBLICATION DATE: 28/05/2010
SUBJECT: Performing Arts, Theatre & Drama
DIMENSIONS (Width x Height): 219mm x 276mm
PAGES: 320
AUDIENCE GUIDE: Professional & Vocational
ILLUSTRATIONS: 122 colour illustrations, 83 colour line drawings
CONTENTS:

Section 1: Preliminary Planning 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Two Case Studies -- Oslo and Copenhagen 1.3. The Project -- Phases and Time 1.4. Preliminary Planning -- The Process 1.5. Step 1 - Project Inception 1.6. Step 2 - Project Development 1.7. Step 3 - The Brief and Design Team Selection 1.8. Conclusion Section 2: Broad Principles 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Location 2.3. Components of a Theatre 2.4. Planning the Building 2.5. Mechanical and Electrical Services 2.6. Access for People with Disabilities 2.7. Fire Safety 2.8. Sustainability Section 3: Front Of House 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Basic Principles 3.3. The Journey through Front of House 3.4. Foyer Design and Layout. 3.5. Facilities within the Foyer Area 3.6. Bars and Catering 3.7. Provision for Other Activities 3.8. Routes and Signage 3.9. Toilets 3.10. Other Support Areas 3.11. Future Technology Section 4: Auditorium Design 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Factors influencing Size and Scale 4.3. Auditorium Formats 4.4. Positioning and Seating the Audience 4.5. Sightlines 4.6. Acoustic Considerations 4.7. Lighting and Sound in the Auditorium 4.8. Ventilation and Air Handling 4.9. Orchestra Pit 4.10. Adaptability, Flexibility and Variable Formats 4.11. Materials and Finishes Section 5: The Stage And Stage Machinery 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Sets and Scenery 5.3. Stage and Flytower Design 5.4. Overstage Machinery 5.5. Understage Machinery 5.6. Stage Machinery for the Open Stage Section 6: Lighting, Sound And Video 6.1. Introduction 6.2. Lighting Equipment and Infrastructure 6.3. Lighting Rigging Positions 6.4. Lighting Control Positions 6.5. Sound Equipment and Infrastructure 6.6. Sound Rigging Positions 6.7. Sound Control Positions 6.8. Video Technology in the Theatre Section 7: Back Stage Provision 7.1. Introduction 7.2. Circulation 7.3. Get-In 7.4. Production Spaces 7.5. Personnel Accommodation 7.6. Construction Spaces 7.7. Rehearsal Facilities Section 8: Additional Spaces 8.1. Introduction 8.2. Management Structures 8.3. Functions and Requirements 8.4. Office Accommodation -- Specifications 8.5. Education and Creative Learning 8.6. Rentals and Hires 8.7. Storage Section 9: Restoration, Conversion And Improvement Of Existing Buildings 9.1. Introduction 9.2. Existing Stock of Theatre Buildings 9.3. Opportunities and Constraints 9.4. Some Quick Hits 9.5. Public Areas 9.6. Within the Auditorium 9.7. Backstage 9.8. Incorporating Elements of New Build 9.9. Other Approaches -- and some more Radical Solutions

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