Table Of Content1. Cherelle Guyton, Majestic and Dual Brained Amber Voner 2. Anything but a Straight Line, Peter S. Miller Anthony Phelps 3. Judy Adamson, Costume Draper and Mentor Ashley Bellet 4. Margaret Peot, Costume Painter Christin Essin 5. Making Shakespeare in Montana: Scenic Artist Tom Watson Courtney Smith 6. Distilling an Art, She Created a Legacy; An Interview with Deborah Dryden Erin Carignan 7. Keeping an Open Mind- An Interview with Daniel Weger Jeannie Galioto 8. Prop Master Jay Duckworth: A Star Amongst Us Jessica Hansen 9. The Non-Traditional Journey - An Interview with Samuel Lee Leah Ramillano 10. Just Dive In - An Interview with Paul Huntley Leslie Stamoolis 11. Arnold S. Levine, Milliner Martha A. Marking 12. Stanley Allan Sherman: Carving his Own Path Michael Vincent 13. Denise Wallace-Spriggs: A Fourth-Generation Craft Artisan Rachel Pollock 14. Know the Value of Your Ideas - An Interview with Michael Curry Skye Strauss
SynopsisTheatre Artisans and Their Craft: The Allied Arts Fields profiles fourteen remarkable artists and technicians who elevate theatre production to new dimensions, explore new materials and technologies, and introduce new safety standards and solutions. Readers will learn how the featured artists delved into entrepreneurial ventures and created their own work for themselves; researching, studying, and experimenting, seeking answers when none were available. The book explores how to make an impact in the entertainment industry from behind the scenes, and how students can model themselves after these successful professionals to jump-start their career in theatre production. Aimed at theatre and film practitioners in the allied arts fields, Theatre Artisans and Their Craft offers a collection of success stories that are both inspiring and informative.