Introduction to Production

Acknowledgments

Theatre production by its very nature is a collaboration of many hands, and this book about theatre production follows that model. If I were to call upon all my collaborators to take a bow upon publication for their contributions, they would fill a stage larger than any historic grand amphitheater. My career began in college and continued across national and international stages, wonderfully concluding as professor emeritus in college. I am gratefully indebted to all my teachers and professional colleagues for their patience, expertise, and creative energy. We worked together to make every production the best possible. Without their support, knowledge, and inspiration this book would never have seen the light of day. My students ...