--- product_id: 1357248 title: "Technical Theater for Nontechnical People, 2nd Edition" price: "₹ 3488" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/1357248-technical-theater-for-nontechnical-people-2nd-edition store_origin: IN region: India --- # Technical Theater for Nontechnical People, 2nd Edition **Price:** ₹ 3488 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Technical Theater for Nontechnical People, 2nd Edition - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 3488 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1357248-technical-theater-for-nontechnical-people-2nd-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Completely updated to reflect state-of-the-art standards in today's fast-changing theater technology, Technical Theater for Nontechnical People helps actors, dancers, playwrights, and directors to understand every aspect of a traditional and digitally supported backstage environment-from scenery, lighting, and sound to props, costumes, and stage management. All sides of production are clearly explained in jargon-free prose, and unfamiliar terms are highlighted and defined in an appended glossary. In addition to discussions on the more traditional elements of technical theater, this book gives equal weight to the new technologies that have become mainstream, including software (DMX, MIDI, and SMPTI) for show control systems, software to build audio cues, and PC-based audio play-back systems. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers. Review: Excellent resource!! - If, like me, you have worked in theater a few years but never went to school for it or had anyone sit down and tell you "this is this and that is that" then this book is for you!!! It might even be for you if you have a background since every situation in theater is worked out to accommodate each theater!! It is an incredible resource for who does typically does what but he also lets you know that "typical" and "theater" goes together however you need it to go together for your production. For me, knowing what is known out there among long-time theater workers and professionals has been fantastic to learn. Now I at least feel like I am speaking the same language! :) Also, it was encouraging to find out that what we thought maybe we were doing wrong is actually a thing!! lol!!! Also, the author's conversational style of writing really helps!! If this was overly technical or dry I would have returned it. However, because it is so helpful and so easy to read, I plan on buying more for my fellow producers so that we all know the same stuff and can reference our own copy!! So if you have started working in theater, are thinking of starting a theater or think that maybe a career in the theater world sounds fun and interesting then I highly recommend this book!! Review: A Book Every Theater Person Should Own - Simply put, this is the most helpful book on the technical side of theater I have ever read. Mr. Campbell is a rare individual. Although a technician, he has written a sympathetic and yet extremely informative book on lighting, sound, stage terminology, etc. The amount of really usefull information in the book is astounding. I am a high school drama teacher, and I think this book should be in the library of every theater teacher and theater student. No other book I've read so clearly explains the essentials one needs to know about the technical craft of theater. If you are a person who doesn't want a book where the author is trying to show what an expert he or she is and what an idiot you are, then Drew Campbell's book is just the one for you. He is an expert who understands his job is to help those of us who aren't. Bravo for this book. I hope Mr. Campbell keeps writing on theater. We can use his knowledge, wit, and empathy. Five stars for this book, and a few thrown in for the actor with glass in his butt telling jokes on the way to the hospital. Thanks for a great book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,643,536 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #240 in Performing Arts Industry #318 in Theater Direction & Production (Books) #352 in Stagecraft (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 111 Reviews | ## Images ![Technical Theater for Nontechnical People, 2nd Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Sfd2HEp1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent resource!! *by S***2 on September 17, 2013* If, like me, you have worked in theater a few years but never went to school for it or had anyone sit down and tell you "this is this and that is that" then this book is for you!!! It might even be for you if you have a background since every situation in theater is worked out to accommodate each theater!! It is an incredible resource for who does typically does what but he also lets you know that "typical" and "theater" goes together however you need it to go together for your production. For me, knowing what is known out there among long-time theater workers and professionals has been fantastic to learn. Now I at least feel like I am speaking the same language! :) Also, it was encouraging to find out that what we thought maybe we were doing wrong is actually a thing!! lol!!! Also, the author's conversational style of writing really helps!! If this was overly technical or dry I would have returned it. However, because it is so helpful and so easy to read, I plan on buying more for my fellow producers so that we all know the same stuff and can reference our own copy!! So if you have started working in theater, are thinking of starting a theater or think that maybe a career in the theater world sounds fun and interesting then I highly recommend this book!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Book Every Theater Person Should Own *by K***H on June 18, 2000* Simply put, this is the most helpful book on the technical side of theater I have ever read. Mr. Campbell is a rare individual. Although a technician, he has written a sympathetic and yet extremely informative book on lighting, sound, stage terminology, etc. The amount of really usefull information in the book is astounding. I am a high school drama teacher, and I think this book should be in the library of every theater teacher and theater student. No other book I've read so clearly explains the essentials one needs to know about the technical craft of theater. If you are a person who doesn't want a book where the author is trying to show what an expert he or she is and what an idiot you are, then Drew Campbell's book is just the one for you. He is an expert who understands his job is to help those of us who aren't. Bravo for this book. I hope Mr. Campbell keeps writing on theater. We can use his knowledge, wit, and empathy. Five stars for this book, and a few thrown in for the actor with glass in his butt telling jokes on the way to the hospital. Thanks for a great book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for Non Techies who have to teach Tech *by R***H on December 30, 2015* This is a good resource book for those having to teach a technical theatre class but who have little to no technical theatre experience themselves. I will be using some of the books info for my Drama I classes where I teach not only the acting side of theatre, but also touch on the technical side as well. the book is laid out in an easy to understand format that can be utilized by teachers. ## Frequently Bought Together - Technical Theater for Nontechnical People, 2nd Edition - Perfect Stage Crew: The Complete Technical Guide for High School, College, and Community Theater - Fundamentals of Theatrical Design: A Guide to the Basics of Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Design --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/1357248-technical-theater-for-nontechnical-people-2nd-edition](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1357248-technical-theater-for-nontechnical-people-2nd-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*