Set Construction resources
Articles
Build a Rehearsal Cube - Dramatics, 2009
Creating Lightweight Fabric Scenery - Teaching Theatre
Building Molding with Cardboard - Dramatics,1998
Knots - Stage Directions, 2015
Releasing Something from a Rail - Stage Directions, 2005
Rigging Books to Fall and Reset - Stage Directions, 2017
Throwing Knives - Stage Directions
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Dramatics and Teaching Theatre are published by the Educational Theatre Association. For more information, visit www.schooltheatre.org
Websites/Videos
Seejanedrill - This is a treasure trove of not only basic carpentry knowledge, but lots of house repairs too!
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Adam Savage: Tested - This is a quirky channel that has some high interest content that can be used to inspire your Tech students to think and create!
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How to Build a Set Wall (Hollywood Flat Style)
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How to Make Styrofoam Look Like Brick/Stone
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Stair Building - This YouTube Channel has info on all types of stairs-basic stair unit, escape stairs, and even curved.