Introduction
Artist BIO
Rafael's Book
Recommended Readings
Duchess of Malfi
Duchess of Malfi Slide Show
Grease
Grease Slide Show
The Misanthrope
Misanthrope Slide Show
No Exit
No Exit Slide Show
Pippin - Feature Article
Pippin Slide Show
Beard of Avon
Beard of Avon Slide Show
See What I Wanna See
What I Wanna See Slide Show
Epic Proportions
Epic Proportions Slide Show
Urinetown, The Musical
Urinetown Slide Show
Merchant of Venice
Merchant 'Venice Slide Show
WGBH Documentary
WGBH Slide Show
Design for Living
Design for Living Slide Show
Man of La Mancha
La Mancha Slide Show
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The Business of Theatrical Design

James Moody
ISBN: 1-58115-248-5, Paperback - BUY

Book Description
For theatrical design students and theater professionals, here is the essential guide to marketing your skills, furthering your career, and operating a successful business! In The Business of Theatrical Design, design veteran James Moody shares his proven techniques to help costume, scenic, and lighting designers become successful businesspeople. Here is the latest information regarding IRS, state, and business liabilities; salary and fee scales; equipment costs; professional organizations; union and contract issues; and much more. Plus dozens of working producers, promoters, and designers share their insights and offer a thorough, true-to-life profile of this competitive industry. An indispensable resource for anyone looking to pursue a career in the theater!


Character Costume Figure Drawing: Step-by-Step Drawing Methods for Theatre Costume Designers

Tan Huaixiang
ISBN: 0240805348 , Paperback - BUY

Review
"I am particularly pleased that the author addresses CHARACTER so heavily in her presentation of material. That is, after all, what plays are about."
Madeline Ann Kozlowski, Emmy Award winning Costume Designer, Professor of Costume Design, UCI


The Magic Garment: Principles of Costume Design

Rebecca Cunningham
ISBN: 0881337625 , Paperback - BUY

Book Description
Comprehensive, clear, well-illustrated, and concise! This outstanding volume provides a systematic overview of the process of costume design for the stage, presenting beginning designers with the fundamentals upon which to build their costume skills. From styles of visual presentation and the use of fabric and materials, to developing skills in research, conceptualization, interpretation, and organization of budgeting, shopping and scheduling, The Magic Garment enables readers to develop an understanding of and appreciation for the process of costuming a production. Readers are exposed to a broad range of theatrical literature through illustrations, references in the text, and pertinent quotes from plays. They are also taught how to analyze plays from the costume designer's perspective. In addition, readers learn how to draw and render costume sketches and how to apply different design principles to specific types of costumes. The costume designer's art lies in effective interpretation, collaboration, and execution. The Magic Garment makes this process accessible and, with lively detail and a wealth of illustrations, brings the exciting world of costume design to life.



Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers, Third Edition

James Thomas
ISBN: 024080662X , Paperback - $33.26 BUY

Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers applies directly to the experience of theatrical production; students will immediately be able to relate the concepts and procedures they learn to their artistic work. The author's procedural method is detailed and precise. The parts of a play are learned progressively, which fosters an understanding of the concept of artistic unity. Examples are clear and comprehensive. Actors, directors, and designers will benefit from end-of-chapter questions and summaries meant to stimulate their creative process as they engage in production work.


Costume Craftwork on a Budget: Clothing, 3-D Makeup, Wigs, Millinery & Accessories (Paperback)

Tan Huaixiang
ISBN: 0240808533 , Paperback - $35.96 BUY

Review
"This text is an excellent review of unique and economical approaches to common costume technology issues with stunning visuals that gives us confidence that the final product will be functional and of high aesthetic quality. It is a cookbook of theatrical craftwork." --Linda Pisano, Professor of Costume Design at Indiana University Dept. of Theatre and Drama