Theatre Design & Technology - Fall 1980 - 26

A Bibliography of Theses on
Theatrical Lighting,
Architecture,
and Technical Work

by John Howard

Part I of this bibliography, . 'Dissertations, " appeared in the Summer,
1980 issue, pp. 21-24.

Scene Design
Alexander, R. E., Index of Patents Concerning Theatre Illusions and
Appliances, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964.
Allen, Ralph Gilmore, The Stage Spectacles of Philip James de
Loutherbourg, Yale University, 1960.
Battle, E., A Historical Study of Stage Scenery in American Theatre
from 1900 to 1950, Tennessee A & T College, 1953.
Bayles, E. R., Appia's L'Oeuvre D'Art Vivant, University of Washington, 1935.
Bickley, Charles E., Norman Bel Geddes: Artist-Craftsman of the
Theatre, University of Wisconsin, 1951.
Bruder, Karl C., A Materials Approach to the Study of Stage Design,
Columbia University, 1951.
Chassman, Arthur, United Scenic Artists and Associates, Local 829,
Yale University, 1955.
Duerr, E., Early Stage Decoration in the American Theatre 17721872, Cornell University, 1931.
Elleman, Joseph, Nineteenth Century Century Stage Machines, Ohio
State University, 1951.
Green, Norman Worcester, The Evolution of the Methods of Shifting
Scenery as Practiced in European and American Theatres, Miami
University, 1952.
Grout, Homer, The Adequacy of Colorado High School Auditoriums,
Stages, and Stage Equipment for the Purpose of Play Production,
University of Denver, 1945.
Johnson, L. E., Theatrical Scenery: A Manual of Construction Designs
Based on Showboat Theatre Practice, University of Washington,
1950.
Ricks, Clyde, Survey of Theatrical Machines and Stage Devices Used
in the Production of Melodrama in the Nineteenth Century, Brigham
Young University, 1956.
South, I. Jay, The Mechanics of Sabbatini, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1959.
Stockbridge, S., The Development of Methods of Flying Scenery on
the English Stage 1860-1880, Stamford University, 1961.
Swanson, John, History of American Stage Scenery Until 1875,
Northwestern University, 1927.
Weidner, R. W., Louis Hartman: Electrician, Inventor and Stage lighting Designer, 1973.

Theatre Design & Technology

Whited, Norstrom, New Theories and Methods of American Staging as
Developed in the Period During 1910-1920, University of California
at Los Angeles, 1951.

Scene Design Construction
Adducci, Alexander F., Comparative Analysis of Five Structural Component Part Systems for Use in Platform Construction on the
Stage, Northern Illinois University, 1966.
Allen, Susan V., Rigid Polylurethane Foam for the Stage, University of
Wisconsin, 1971.
Allred, Robert Gordon, The Revolving Stage and Impressions Held of
it by American Universities and Colleges, Brigham Young University, 1961.
Baily, Albert Lang, Shop Designed for a Coastal Repertory Theatre,
University of Denver, 1952.
Baron, Robert, A Plan for the Simplification of Scenery Construction
by Use of Aluminum Units, Smith College, 1949.
Bennett, Gordon, Experiments in the Use of Corrugated Cardboard
for Stage Scenery, University of Denver, 1961.
Bruder, Karl C., A Matrials Approach to the Study of Stage Design,
Columbia University, 1951.
Buccolo, Robert Daniel, An Analysis of Structural Adhesives for the
Theatre, Yale University, 1956.
Buerki, Frederick Alga, The Craftsman's Approach to Scenery, University of Wisconsin, 1935.
Cauble, J. R., A Study of the I.A. T.S.E., University of California at Los
Angeles, 1964.
Cobes, John Paul, An Investigation of the Possible Adaptation of
Common Pipe and Angle to Stage Setting, Ohio State University,
1961.
Dryden, Dan, Analysis and Investigation of Current German Scenic
Materials. University of Wisconsin, 1972.
Elleman, Joseph, Nineteenth Century Stage Machines, Ohio State
University, 1951.
Francis, Paul J., An Investigation of the Principles of Structural Design
as an Aid in Creating the Stage Setting, Catholic University, 1957.
Green, Norman Worchester, The Evolution of the Methods of Shifting
Scenery as Practiced in European and American Theatres, Miami
University, 1952.
Gregoric, Michael T., Swords on Stage, University of Michigan, 1956.
Hale, David, fmproved Procedure for the Development of Stage Equipment and a Specific Application, Yale University, 1961.
Heller, Robert C., Stress Skin Panel Design, Yale University, 1978.
Herman, Elane, Guidelines for Organization of Production Elements
for the Community Theatre Director, California State University at
Long Beach.
Hoh, Lavahn G., Special Effects for the Amateur Theatre Organization, University of Wisconsin, 1973.
Jewell, James Earl, Education of Theatre Technicians, Yale University, 1958.
Lampman, Michael, Paper Honeycomb Sandwitch Pannels as Material for Construction of Stage Scenery, University of Wisconsin,
1974.
Locklin, David Hartt, Unistrut Theatre Architecture--A Use Study,
Yale University, 1957.
Lounsbury, Warren, Glossary of Technical Stage Terms, University of
Washington, 1952.
Lusk, Carol Brooks, Development of an Electrically Controlled Mobile
Winch Fly System for the Theatre, Yale University, 1952.
Martindell, Pamela Ann, Fire Protection for Scenery, Yale University,
1978.
McKennon, H. D., The Adaptation of Commercial Scafolding to the
Problem of Stage P/atforming, University of California at Los Angeles, 1967.
McMullan, Bruce, Stage Equipment for the Drama Tehatre, University
of New Mexico Fine Arts Center, Yale University, 1961.
Ricks, Clyde, Survey of Theatrical Machines and Stage Devices Used
in the Production of Melodrama in the Nineteenth Century, Brigham
Young University, 1956.
Silvestro, Richard, Instructor's Notes and Lecture Plan for a Course in
Structural Design, Yale University, 1976.
South, I. Jay, The Mechanics of Sabbatini, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1959.
Stevens, Richard, The Stage Wagon, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1961.
Stockbridge, S., The Development of Methods of Flying Scenery on
the English Stage 1860-1880, Stamford University, 1961.

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