TY - BOOK AU - Leitermann,Gene TI - Theatre planning: facilities for performing arts and live entertainment SN - 9781138889002 (hbk : alk. paper) AV - NA6821 L45 2017 U1 - 725/.822 23 PY - 2017/// CY - New York PB - Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group KW - Theater architecture KW - Theaters KW - Designs and plans N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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 N2 - 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 ER -