The technical briefVol. 1: Solutions to recurring problems in technical theatre

"The Technical Brief" is a collection of single-focus articles on technical production solutions, published three times a year by the prestigious Yale School of Drama.

The primary objective of the publication is to share creative solutions to technical problems so that fellow theatre technicians can avoid having to reinvent the wheel with each new challenge.

The range of topics includes scenery, props, painting, electrics, sound, and costumes.

The articles each describe an approach, device, or technique that has been tested on stage or in a shop by students and professionals.

Some articles included are: Growing Flowers on Stage; Break-Away Glass; Photo-Murals for the Stage; Quiet Wire-Rope Curtain Track; Free Standing Curved Stairs; A Measured Approach to Kerfing; A Low-Voltage Remote Controller for Special Effects; Toggle-Clamp Locks; Comparing Four Plastics as Scenery Glides; Low Pressure Air Casters; A Simple Lift Jack; Using a Piano to Create a Reverberation Effect; and Horn-Hat Mics for Sound Reinforcement.

Ten years of "The Technical Brief" articles are bound in one complete volume. It serves as a great reference of tips and solutions to unique technical challenges in theatre production.

Solutions are provided by contributors from over twenty different drama programs.