{"product_id":"the-technical-directors-toolkit-process-forms-and-philosophies-for-successful-technical-direction-paperback-1","title":"The Technical Director's Toolkit: Process, Forms, and Philosophies for Successful Technical Direction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eZachary Stribling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRichard Girtain\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the world of theatre, the technical director is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient realization and implementation of scenery for the stage. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Technical Director's Toolkit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the first book to address every nut and bolt of this multifaceted job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book guides readers though the step-by-step processes of technical direction and the responsibilities of the TD in the mounting of a theatrical production. Leadership, management, relationship building, personal responsibility, and problem solving are addressed, demonstrating not only how to become a more efficient and effective TD, but also how to be a collaborative member of a production team that artists will seek to work with again and again. The book also addresses scene shop design, facility repair and maintenance, and finishes with a brief overview of other areas of technical theatre that help round out the far reaching skill set of a successful TD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is perfect for university courses in Stagecraft and Technical Direction and for the aspiring Technical Director.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZachary Stribling\u003c\/strong\u003e received his BFA in Technical Theatre from the University of Evansville and a Masters of Fine Arts in Technical Production from Florida State University. Working professionally in theatre for more than twenty-two years and teaching at the university level for thirteen years, he has served as Technical Director for the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Faculty Technical Director at the University of Central Florida, and Visiting Assistant Professor of Technical Production at the Florida State University. Zak is currently a Lecturer and Faculty Technical Director at the University of Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Girtain holds a BA in Theatre with a Minor in Religious Studies from the University of Tennessee and a Masters of Fine Arts in Technical Production from Florida State University. He has served as Technical Director at several nationally and internationally recognized theaters throughout the country, including the Guthrie Theater, Utah Shakespeare Festival, and FSU\/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. Richard is currently the Technical Director for the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52710166069555,"sku":"9780415747295","price":92.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/N3FIZW1zWW9xSitNQUh0UTRHb1NyQT09_9022799d-fb17-4197-a8fd-a6412d9064c7.webp?v=1763485220","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-technical-directors-toolkit-process-forms-and-philosophies-for-successful-technical-direction-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}