Scenic Construction for the Stage: Key Skills for Carpenters

by Mark Tweed

Overview

Scenic Construction for the Stage is a comprehensive guide to the practical processes involved in constructing scenery for the theatre. Offering key insight into the role of the scenic carpenter, Mark Tweed details the progression from interpreting design, model boxes and drawings, to material selection, fabrication and finishing. Additional topics include advice for developing accuracy, finish and consistency; tool selection and sharpening; CDM, Health and Safety; practical workshop mathematics and geometry, and how to fit ironmongery. With an in-depth but accessible approach, this practical book offers advice on how to start out and improve as a scenic carpenter, building a solid repertoire of reliable techniques and working practices to achieve professional results. Includes a foreword by Sir Kenneth Branagh.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785004513
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	06/20/2018
Series:	Crowood Theatre Companions
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Mark Tweed is currently the Head of Construction at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) where he teaches scenic carpentry, project management and CAD, as well as supervising construction for public productions. He recently managed the build for RADA's fundraising production of Hamlet, directed by Kenneth Branagh, and continues to work as a freelance project manager and carpenter. Mark began his career in scenic construction working for the Royal Opera House as a production carpenter, including work on Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) and Faust.

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Dedication and Acknowledgements 7

Introduction 9

1 Construction Within a Theatre Production 13

2 The Build Process 27

3 Key Construction Skills 35

4 Workshop Maths And Geometry 83

5 Flats 99

6 Treads and Stairs 131

7 Doors and Windows 147

8 Stage Floors, Trucks and Platforms 181

9 Architectural Features 203

Glossary 216

Further Reading 221

Useful Contacts and Suppliers 222

Index 223