The Association of British Theatre Technicians produced its first guide to the design and planning of theatres in 1972. Revised in 1986; it became the standard reference work for anyone involved in building; refurbishing; or creating a performance space. Theatre Buildings ndash; a design guide is its successor. Written and illustrated by a highly experienced team of international theatre designers and practitioners; it retains the practical approach of the original while extending the scope to take account of the development of new technologies; new forms of presentation; changing expectations; and the economic and social pressures which require every part of the theatre to be as productive as possible.The book takes the reader through the whole process of planning and designing a theatre. It looks in detail at each area of the building: front of house; auditorium; backstage; and administrative offices. It gives specific guidance on sightlines; acoustics; stage engineering; lighting; sound and video; auditorium and stage formats. Aspects such as catering; conference and education use are also covered. The information is supplemented by twenty-eight case studies; selected to provide examples which range in size; style and format and to cover new buildings; renovations; conversions; temporary and found space. The studies include Den Norsk; Oslo; The Guthrie Theatre; Minneapolis; The Liceu; Barcelona; Les Bouffes du Nord; Paris; The RSCrsquo;s Courtyard Theatre in Stratford on Avon; and the MTC Theatre in Melbourne. All have plans and sections drawn to 1:500 scale.The book contains around 100 high quality full colour images as well as over 60 specially drawn charts and diagrams explaining formats; relationships and technical details.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Darker Side of the DeadBy Raymond KoscinskiThe darker side of the Grateful Dead. As a devout Deadhead I always knew there were drug problems. but after reading Parishs account it kind of hurt and paints a sadder picture than the euphoria the fans were living. I think an important read for Deadheads as it brings you closer inside the family and you learn like all families there are hidden warts. but like a real family we still love each other even with those warts.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Some Good InsightsBy fkurigerThis boook does give you good insights as to the life of a roadie and in particular what it was like to tour with the Grateful Dead. You probably will learn more about Steves sex life than you would ever have interest in. but I guess that was a major part of his life on the road. Another sad portrayal of Jerry Garcia as a heroin junkie. It wasnt clear to me how the deep friendship really blossomed between Jerry and Steve. Was Steve really his best friend?2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Nothing new. but an honest look from the insideBy G.R.K.What comes across to me in this book is that Steve is honest. sincere. authentic. I love reading about Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. but Im not sure anything new was said in this book. "Dark Star" gives you the same kind of story also. And we all know the story of Jerrys decline. It wasnt pretty. Whats even less pretty is the life of a roadie close to a major rock band like the Dead. Sure there were drugs. but the tales of the sex is sometimes disturbing and Steve doesnt see the how treating women that way was sick and wrong.His fondness for Jerry is touching but Steve tells it like it is...a junkie and a junkies life. Steve couldnt save him. no one around him could. Now we live without him.
