Equipment for Stage Production

'Equipment for Stage Production: A Manual of Scene Building' is a foundational guide to the technical and structural requirements of theatrical presentation. Written by Arthur Edwin Krows, this manual serves as a practical resource for understanding the design, construction, and operation of stage equipment. The work provides detailed instruction on the creation of flats, platforms, and backdrops, while also addressing the essential mechanics of stage rigging, lighting placement, and movement. By focusing on the tangible elements of production, Krows offers a behind-the-scenes look at how physical spaces are transformed into dramatic environments. As a significant historical document in the field of technical theater, 'Equipment for Stage Production' captures the traditional methods of scene building that defined early twentieth-century stagecraft. It remains an insightful reference for theater students, set designers, and stage technicians who wish to understand the evolution of scenic craftsmanship and the enduring principles of theatrical architecture. This book emphasizes the vital role of the stage carpenter and technician in bringing the playwright’s vision to fruition through precision and skill.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.