Theatre Design & Technology

The journal for
design, production and technology professionals
in the performing arts and entertainment industry.

 

 

Spring 2009

Volume 45, Number 2

 

In this issue:

Hair Today, Hear Tomorrow
The legendary sound designer, Abe Jacob, remains faithful to his design approach on the orignal
Broadway production of Hair while incorporating several technological improvements.
By Richard K. Thomas

Live from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, This Is The American Idol Experience!
The recently opened attraction creates an experience for park guests that has all the drama,
anticipation, and excitement of the television phenomenon.
By Cid Stoll

Reconstructing the Theatres of Antwerp (1561-1711)
Odd bits of information provide enough clues for a person with some skills in using computer modeling software
to create amazingly realistic depictions of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century theatres.
By Timothy De Paepe

Ultraviolet Paints in the Theatre
Careful analysis of how different types of UV paints perform opens up possibilities
for using them in many types of performances.
By Anne Cecilia Clark

USIT Tech Expo 2009
Three exhibits out of twenty-two were singled out as examples of the best kinds of problem solving.
By Rob Kerby and the exhibit presenters

 

 

On the cover:

Springtime ushers in another USITT Conference & Stage Expo.
Our coverage begins in this issue and will continue in the summer issue.
Photo by Richard Finkelstein.

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