Backstage Essentials: Skills for Stage Techs
An introductory book about the competencies required to perform live event production. Based on the competency method of learning, each chapter will have a series of competencies, such as cable coiling, taping cables, hanging lighting fixtures, electrical, cable management, customer service, and much more. There will be chapter objectives, end-of-chapter summaries, and anecdotes from live event workers in the field.
Backstage Essentials: Skills for Stagehand Technicians in Live Event Production
Coming 2026. Published by Routledge/Taylor and Frances
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1: Stagehand Basics
Chapter 2: Show and Post-Show Preparation
Chapter 3: Audio
Chapter 4: Lighting
Chapter 5: Projections/Video
Chapter 6: General Assembly
Chapter 7: Breakout Room
Chapter 8: Stage Management
Chapter 9: Safety
Chapter 10: Professionalism
Appendix I: Competencies Skills Checklist
Appendix II: References
Index
Table of Contents
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