Theater Planning

This book introduces the concepts of theater planning, 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 author’s extensive professional practice.

This book is written for students in Theatre Planning courses, along with working practitioners.