1. What Is Theatrical Design and Production?
2. Show Business: Who's Who in Theatrical Production
3. What Do Designers Do?
4. Compromise Is Not a Four-Letter Word
5. Where Does the Art Start?
6. The Raw Materials, Surfaces, and Light, and How Movement Adds Depth and Texture
7. The Creative Exchange of Information
8. The Costume Design Process: The Talking and Moving Canvas
9. From Doodles to Dresses: The Costume Production Process
10. From Empty Space to Performance Space: The Scenic Design Process
11. Can We Add a Table and Chairs? The Scenic Production Process
12. What Is the Journey of the Story? The Lighting Design Process
13. Rehearsals to Final Dress: The Lighting Production Process
14. Sound Design and Production: The Not-So-Silent Partner of Performance
15. The WOW Factor: Design Components That Imitate Life Imitating Art
16. Opening Night: Putting It All Together
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