Scenic Construction for the Stage: Key Skills for Carpenters by Tweed, Mark

Scenic Construction for the Stage: Key Skills for Carpenters (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781785004513)

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Format: Paperback
$36.99
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Scenic Construction for the Stage: Key Skills for Carpenters by Tweed, Mark

Scenic Construction for the Stage: Key Skills for Carpenters

$36.99
Scenic Construction for the Stage: Key Skills for Carpenters by Tweed, Mark

Scenic Construction for the Stage: Key Skills for Carpenters

$36.99
Format: Paperback
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This book details the progression from interpeting design, model boxes and drawings, to material selection, fabrication and finishing. It also includes advice for developing accuracy, finish and consistency; tool selection and sharpening; CDM, Health and Safety; practical workshop mathematics and geometry, and how to fit ironmongery. It thoroughly covers how to start out and improve as a scenic carpenter, building a solid repertoire of reliable techniques and working practices for professional results.

Author: Mark Tweed
ISBN-10: 1785004514
ISBN-13: 9781785004513
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Language: English
Published: 06/20/2018
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.30w x 0.60d
By Mark Tweed
By Mark Tweed
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Mark Tweed is currently the Head of Construction at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) where he teaches scenic carpentry, project management and CAD, as well as supervising construction for public productions. He recently managed the build for RADA's fundraising production of Hamlet, directed by Kenneth Branagh, and continues to work as a freelance project manager and carpenter. Mark began his career in scenic construction working for the Royal Opera House as a production carpenter, including work on Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) and Faust.

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