02561cam a22003373u 4500 67752 UtSlPG 20260610134550.0 m cr n 260607r20221920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 NA Pichel, Irving, 1891-1954 On building a theatre : Stage construction and equipment for small theatres, schools and community Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Theatre arts monographs, no. 1 Release date is 2022-04-01 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.) "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 Pichel argues that many existing theatres, particularly in educational contexts, replicate outdated designs without considering modern needs, resulting in practical deficiencies.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.) Originally published: United States: Theatre Arts Inc., 1920 Theater architecture Theatre arts monographs, no. 1 https://archive.org/details/onbuildingtheatr00pich/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67752 108574 108574