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Theatre Work Tools and Books
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items Books and tools that I've used or been recommended by mentors/colleagues. Also! Investing in good safety gear can be super important in theatre and adjacent fields.
A good pair of gloves is key. You'll end up using them a lot of places. If you're going into lighting I might suggest some Setwear gloves. Some varieties are made to take high heat and still allow for semi nimble movement.
Ironclad General Utility Work Gloves GUG, Black
I spent a little bit of time digging through this book while I was in costuming classes and it's a great resource to have access to.
Basic Sewing for Costume Construction Handbook
This was a book one of my professors who I consider a mentor had us read in my college stage management course a couple years ago, and honestly it is a nice short read worth the time. Some things are definitely more beneficial for who don't have ADHD...
Nine Things Successful People Do Differently
A great book with a lot of relevant information and resources!
The Stage Manager's Toolkit: Templates Guide
This was the first book I read about stage management 6 years ago. It has a lot of good information, but I have discovered that a lot of that information is even better when it is backed up by an experienced mentor. Reading about stage management is ...
The Stage Management Handbook
Everywhere I have worked I have known someone with this book. I've skimmed over it a few times during tech rehearsal downtime. It comes well recommended to me and having a book that seems to be popular in the industry couldn't hurt much. Happy readin...
The Backstage Handbook: Illustrated Almanac