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Lighting Design

Vincent Lighting's Lighting 101
An introduction to theatrical lighting by the local experts--Vincent Lighting Systems.  Though geared towards the technical side rather than design, this site is a great introduction to the basics.

Theatrical Lighting Design Web Sites 
A links site for theatrical lighting design.  Categories include Research, Equipment & Supplies, and Special Effects.

The WA Academy's Lighting Links
Another links listing for those interested in lighting design and technology.  This site, however, is more attuned to the slightly advanced student.

International Theater Design Archive
A database of contemporary scene, lighting, and costume designs.  Productions range from opera to musical to spoken drama.  Entries are indexed by designer, show title, producer, and author.

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Set Design and Construction

International Theater Design Archive
A database of contemporary scene, lighting, and costume designs.  Productions range from opera to musical to spoken drama.  Entries are indexed by designer, show title, producer, and author.

Theater on a Shoestring's Stagecraft Articles
Articles for beginners about the basics of do-it-yourself scenery.  Topics include: cardboard scenery, construction techniques, and technical crew responsibilities.

Dictionary of Theatrical Terminology
A fairly extensive list of definitions of theatrical terms.  The list includes a wide range of terms, from very basic nomenclature to highly specific theater-speak.

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Opera Makeup

Theater on a Shoestring's Makeup Articles
Short, yet informative articles about stage makeup.  Topics include:  creating a bullet hole, beards and moustaches, and corrective makeup.

Stage Blood Recipes
For that added touch of realism to any opera, just add a little stage blood.  These relatively simple recipes are good enough (and safe enough) to eat.

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Costume Design and Construction

International Theater Design Archive
A database of contemporary scene, lighting, and costume designs.  Productions range from opera to musical to spoken drama.  Entries are indexed by designer, show title, producer, and author.

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Drama Theories

Lee Strasberg Research Pages
Thorough resources on Strasberg's teachings and writings. 

Method Acting
Information on Stanislavski's acting method.

Moscow Art Theatre
Includes a brief history of the theatre that influenced most of modern drama, covering its creation and successes.

The Spolin Center
Information on theatre games and improvisation as well as on the form's originator, Viola Spolin.

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Oberlin Technical Opera and Drama Theory Bibliography

Bibliography: Technical Opera and Drama Theory (Web page)

Bibliography: Technical Opera and Drama Theory (Printable PDF file)
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