A compilation of 4 separate episodes, this is the first of a comprehensive and informative series of three videos on everything you would like to know about theatre production, and in particular, amateur theatre. Amateur dramatics attracts people of all ages, from different backgrounds and for various personal reasons and this series, through the help of professional actors, directors, designers and stage managers, provides expert help and guidance to newcomers and even old-hands. Presented by Christina Barryk, aspects covered include: Set design, planning, painting, construction and set change; Makeup techniques for character roles; Stage manager’s role; Drama director and Actors’ workshop; Props and costumes; Sound equipment; Artistic director’s role; Lighting; Touring companies. Also includes personal anecdotes interspersed throughout the program.
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ACMI Identifier
315024
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Drama - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Actors
Music & Performing Arts → Amateur plays
Music & Performing Arts → Amateur theater
Music & Performing Arts → Amateur theater - Drama
Music & Performing Arts → Amateur theater - Great Britain
Music & Performing Arts → Drama - Study and teaching
Music & Performing Arts → Improvisation (Acting)
Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts
Music & Performing Arts → Stage lighting
Music & Performing Arts → Stage props
Music & Performing Arts → Theater
Music & Performing Arts → Theater - Production and direction
Music & Performing Arts → Theaters - Stage-setting and scenery
Music & Performing Arts → Theatrical companies
Music & Performing Arts → Theatrical costume
Music & Performing Arts → Theatrical makeup
Music & Performing Arts → Theatrical managers
Music & Performing Arts → Theatrical producers and directors
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)