Backstage Essentials:
Your Guide to Live Event Production and Stagehand Training
An introductory book about the competencies required to perform live event production. Based on the competency method of learning, each chapter will have a series of competencies, such as cable coiling, taping cables, hanging lighting fixtures, electrical, cable management, customer service, and much more. There will be chapter objectives, end-of-chapter summaries, and anecdotes from live event workers in the field.
Backstage Essentials: Skills for Stagehand Technicians in Live Event Production
Coming 2026. Published by Routledge/Taylor and Frances
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
This book unveils a competency-based approach to training stage technicians, bridging classroom and stage. It clarifies the modern "stagehand technician" role, offering practical knowledge, troubleshooting tips, and insights from professionals.
Section I: Professionalism and Safety
Chapter 1: Professionalism
Chapter 2: Safety
Chapter 3: Stagehand Basics
Section II: Logistics and Infrastructure
Chapter 4: Warehouse and Truck Operations
Chapter 5: Rigging Basics
Chapter 6: Portable Power Distrubution
Section III: Audio Visual Systems
Chapter 7: Audio
Chapter 8: Lighting
Chapter 9: Video and Projections
Section IV: Applied Audio Visual Workspaces
Chapter 10: General Assembly
Chapter 11: Breakout Rooms
Chapter 12: Stage Management
Appendix I: Competencies Skills Checklist
Appendix II: References
Index
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