Theater planning : facilities for performing arts and live entertainment /

Theater planning : facilities for performing arts and live entertainment /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Leitermann, Gene, author.
Imprint:	New York, NY : Routledge, 2017.
Description:	1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
Language:	English
Subject:	Theater architecture. Centers for the performing arts -- Design and construction. Centers for the performing arts -- Design and construction Theater architecture
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13650200

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ISBN:	9781317496878 1317496876 9781317496885 1317496884 9781138889002 1315713063 9781315713069
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed March 9, 2017).
Summary:	"This book introduces theater planning to students and practitioners of each field, 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."--Publisher's description.
Other form:	Print version: Theater planning

Table of Contents:

Part 1. Context and process
Theater buildings
Project roles
Project phases
Project delivery methods
Pre-design process
Design process
Building regulations
Project budjets
Part 2. Planning
Proscenium stages
Forestage zone
Other stage forms
Audience sightlines
Audience seating
Auditorium design
Technical elements
Public spaces
Back-of-house spaces.