Mell, Michael. <br/><br/>
Building better theaters  txt 
Michael Mell. 
 - First edition 
 - 162 p.  ill. (some col.)  21 cm.  book 
 - Entertainment Technology Press consultancy series .
<br/><br/> Include index. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-148) and index. 
<br/><br/>Contents:<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>Putting on a show Building<br/><br/>The Players<br/><br/>Doing Your Homework<br/><br/>Making it Happen<br/><br/>Decide what you Want Your Facility to Do<br/><br/>Budget<br/><br/>Capital Costs vs. Opoerationl Costs<br/><br/>Expectations<br/><br/>Educate Your Design Team<br/><br/>Stay Involved<br/><br/>Assembling Your Team<br/><br/>Selecting The Architect<br/><br/>Selecting the Acoustician<br/><br/>RFPs<br/><br/>Types of Construction<br/><br/>If You Build it they Will Come<br/><br/>Design-Bid-Construction<br/><br/>Fast-Track<br/><br/>Design/Build<br/><br/>New Construction<br/><br/>Renovation/Addition<br/><br/>Codes<br/><br/>Construction Financing<br/><br/>The Design Process<br/><br/>A Quick History of Theater Design<br/><br/>Theater Form<br/><br/>The Paper Trail<br/><br/>Programming and Pre-Design<br/><br/>Schematic Design<br/><br/>Design Development<br/><br/>Construction Documents<br/><br/>Bidding<br/><br/>Value Engineering<br/><br/>Desingn Around the World<br/><br/>Mexico,South America and Spain<br/><br/>United Kigdom and Australia<br/><br/>United Kingdom<br/><br/>Australia<br/><br/>European Union<br/><br/>France<br/><br/>Belgium<br/><br/>Germany<br/><br/>Asia<br/><br/>Building The Theater<br/><br/>Construction<br/><br/>RFIS<br/><br/>Change Orders<br/><br/>Shop Drawings<br/><br/>Site Visits<br/><br/>Systems Inspection and Comissioning<br/><br/>Punch Lists<br/><br/>Theatrical Systems and Equipment<br/><br/>How to buy The Gear<br/><br/>The Players<br/><br/>Lighting<br/><br/>Rigging<br/><br/>Seating<br/><br/>Sound<br/><br/>Stage Machinery<br/><br/>FFE<br/><br/>The Stage<br/><br/>Shape,Size and Construction<br/><br/>Stage Floor<br/><br/>Wings<br/><br/>Storage<br/><br/>Technical Circulation<br/><br/>Backstage<br/><br/>Dressing Rooms<br/><br/>Rehersal Rooms<br/><br/>Scene Shop<br/><br/>Paint Shop<br/><br/>Costume Shop<br/><br/>Wardrobe Shop<br/><br/>Properties Shop<br/><br/>Lighting/Sound Shop<br/><br/>Technical Offices<br/><br/>Green Room<br/><br/>Dimmer Room<br/><br/>Amplifier Room<br/><br/>Orchestra Pit<br/><br/>Loadinng Area<br/><br/>Stage Door<br/><br/>AuditoriumHow many seats?<br/><br/>Seating and Sightlines<br/><br/>Seating Arragements<br/><br/>The Individual Seat<br/><br/>Public Circulation<br/><br/>ADA<br/><br/>Sound and Light Locks<br/><br/>Control Booths<br/><br/>Stage Lighting Positions<br/><br/>House Lighting<br/><br/>Acoustic Concerns<br/><br/>Lobby<br/><br/>How Big is the Lobby?<br/><br/>House Manager's Office<br/><br/>First Aid Room/Stations<br/><br/>Ushers<br/><br/>Concessions<br/><br/>Catering<br/><br/>Food and Beverage<br/><br/>His and Hers<br/><br/>Coat Check<br/><br/>Entry Vestibule<br/><br/>Public Circulation<br/><br/>Box Office<br/><br/>FOH Storage<br/><br/>Administration<br/><br/>Outside the Building<br/><br/>Marquee/Signs<br/><br/>Poster Boxes<br/><br/>Landscaping /Seating<br/><br/>Drive-through<br/><br/>Parking<br/><br/>Emergency Access<br/><br/>Physical Plant<br/><br/>Final Thoughts<br/><br/>Glossary<br/><br/>Picture Credits<br/><br/>Bibliography<br/><br/>Books<br/><br/>Periodicals<br/><br/>Organizations<br/><br/>Vendors<br/><br/>Lighting<br/><br/>Rigging<br/><br/>Sound<br/><br/>Seating<br/><br/>Miscellaneous<br/><br/>Index<br/><br/><br/><br/> 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781904031406 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Theater architecture
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>NA6821  / M39 2006 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>725.822