On building a theatre by Irving Pichel
"On Building a Theatre" by Irving Pichel is a technical guide focused on stage construction and equipment for small theatres, schools, and community buildings, written during the early 20th century. This work delves into the architectural considerations and practical requirements necessary for creating effective performance spaces, aiming to help architects and designers avoid common pitfalls. The book likely discusses various aspects of theatre design, including the importance of integration between the stage
and auditorium, acoustics, and lighting. The opening of the book introduces the concept of theatre architecture, highlighting the often-ignored issues of poor design and tradition that hinder optimal performance spaces. Pichel argues that many existing theatres, particularly in educational contexts, replicate outdated designs without considering modern needs, resulting in practical deficiencies. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed examination of how to build theatres that not only serve aesthetic purposes but also facilitate the artistic processes of drama, ensuring that spaces are functional and supportive of new community-driven theatrical movements following World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pichel, Irving, 1891-1954 |
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| Title |
On building a theatre Stage construction and equipment for small theatres, schools and community |
| Original Publication | United States: Theatre Arts Inc.,1920. |
| Series Title | Theatre arts monographs, no. 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Alan, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Theater architecture |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67752 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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