Technical Design Solutions for Theatre: The Technical Brief Collection, Volume 1

The Technical Brief is a collection of single-focus articles on technical production solutions, published three times a year by the prestigious Yale School of Drama. The primary objective of the publication is to share creative solutions to technical problems so that fellow theatre technicians can avoid having to reinvent the wheel with each new challenge. The range of topics includes scenery, props, painting, electrics, sound, and costumes. The articles each describe an approach, device, or technique that has been tested on stage or in a shop by students and professionals. Some articles included: Growing Flowers on Stage
Break-Away Glass
Photo-Murals for the Stage
Quiet Wire-Rope Curtain Track
Free Standing Curved Stairs
A Measured Approach to Kerfing
A Low-Voltage Remote Controller for Special Effects
Toggle-Clamp Locks
Comparing Four Plastics as Scenery Glides
Low Pressure Air Casters
A Simple Lift Jack
Using a Piano to Create a Reverberation Effect
Horn-Hat Mics for Sound Reinforcement