facilities for performing arts and live entertainment Leitermann, Gene creator author. text bibliography nyu 2017 monographic eng

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332 pages: cm 24cm 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 authors extensive professional practice. 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. Gene Leitermann. Includes bibliographical references and index. Theater architecture Theaters Designs and plans NA6821 L45 2017 725/.822 9781138889002 (hbk : alk. paper) 9781138888982 (pbk : alk. paper) 2016034968 pucpr 161108 20200226143307.0 eng