Packed with practical information and hundreds of photos, drawings, and plans, this classic handbook is a one-stop source on methods of design, construction, and decoration for the stage. It's also a basic primer on the various techniques of theatrical painting, printing, and modeling. Divided into eleven sections, the book starts literally from the ground up, from construction of stage and superstructures to the final look of a production. Emphasizing the visual, the book uses a minimum of text and a maximum of illustrations throughout to clearly show construction methods. Including extensive new material on make-up and lighting, this edition is the perfect reference guide for all type of production, from school plays to professional theatre.