Classroom Internet Library
Stagecraft
General Resources
High School Tech Production 
Learn about all aspects of tech production from carpentry, lighting, sound, and rigging at this site designed specifically for high school tech crews at this site from Scott C. Parker
Teacher of Design and Technical Theater at Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn, NY.
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WPI Technical Theatre Handbook
This online handbook covers set design and construction, costumes, rigging, lighting, audio, and special effects.
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MIT Theater Arts Stage Management Manual
This handy guide covers pre-production, rehearsals, performances and post-production tips and recommendations for stage managers and include a section on the psychology of stage managing.
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The Prompt Corner
Handy stage management tips, tricks, forms, and more! Including the contents of a stage manager's kit and advice from stage managers around the world.
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Technical Glossary of Theater Terms
Want to know the difference between a fresnel and a parnel? This online glossary contains terms for lighting, forms of theatre, costume, stage management, stage design, sound, and directing.
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The Stagecrew
Learn about lighting and scenery design along with safety tips. You will also find a glossary of technical terms.
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Backstage
This site features overviews of lighting, sound, stage management, and safety precautions for the theatre.
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Make-Up
 The Makeup Gallery
Put your best face on at this site containing over 5000 images of character and prosthetic makeup including before and after shots and in some cases behind-the-scene shots of the makeup process.
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Makeup FX
This makeup site from Lars Carlsson, a makeup artist and wigmaker at the Gothenburg Opera, has some great tips and tricks for makeup, from simple makeup to character makeup and special effects.
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Costuming
The History of Costume
Printed from 1861-1880, the History of Costume contained 500 costume designs. You'll find Victorian interpretations of Roman, Egyptian, Greek, mediaeval, and Renaissance costumes at the site as well as 19th century folk costumes.
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A Brief History of Costume
Trace the history of Western fashion for the past 2500 years. You'll find images, timelines, terms, and links to additional resources.
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The Costume Gallery
This site features over 3,500 images of fashion and costume, a section on hairstyles, online classes, and a textile reference manual.
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The Costumer's Manifesto
Looking for costuming resources? This directory from Tara Maginnis, Ph.D. of The University of Alaska Fairbanks contains links to hundreds of costume related web sites.
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The Costume Institute
Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum possesses more than 75,000 costumes and accessories from seven centuries and five continents. You can view selected items from the collection along with detailed descriptions.
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Museum of Costume
This museum in Bath, England displays articles of men's, women's, and children's fashion from the 16th-20th century. You can view selected items in the museum's collection or test your historical fashion knowledge with Costume Drama Game where you can dress a model in the correct clothing for that year.
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Lighting
Stage Lighting Design 101
This comprehensive tutorial on lighting covers design methods, technical procedures, and the mechanics of lighting.
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Color Mixing Tool
Play with lighting color combinations at this interactive site.
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Stage Lighting Tech Pages
You'll find stage lighting links, resources, and a glossary at this site designed for stage lighting professionals.
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Set Design
The International Theater Design Archive
The aim of this project is to have 2000 theater designs in costuming, sets, and lighting. You can search the archives by title, playwright, producer, or designer.
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