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Follow on Google News | Book Release Party Celebrates New Philosophy Of Design For The StageAuthor and designer Joshua Langman's debut work of stage design and philosophy 'Standby: An Approach to Theatrical Design', "elevates design as a transformative force." - (NPR wsiu) and is published by Southern Illinois University Press.
Standby: An Approach to Theatrical Design, published on May 18 by Southern Illinois University Press, proposes a practical philosophy of contemporary theatrical design that addresses all design disciplines, all theatrical collaborators, and all forms of theatre, from the traditional to the avant-garde. Blending scholarship and storytelling, personal experience and contrarian wisdom, "Standby" challenges theatre-makers to harness the rich dramatic potential of theatrical design. The Standby release party was held in the library at The Players, a space designed by Stanford White to house Edwin Booth's theatre collection; it currently contains a portion of the holdings of the Hampden-Booth Theatre Library, one of the largest collections in the world devoted to theatre history. Housed in a Gilded Age mansion in Manhattan's Gramercy Park, The Players is a membership club for performing, literary, and visual artists and arts patrons. Founded by legendary Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth in 1888, the club has been a spiritual home to generations of theatrical luminaries. Now in its 134th season, The Players celebrates the rich cultural life of New York City with exclusive member-only events that include live performances, readings by leading authors and playwrights, film screenings, and dining in its famous Grill room. For more information on Standby: An Approach to Theatrical Design, see www.standbybook.com. Langman may be heard discussing the genesis of the book in a recent segment on NPR (https://news.wsiu.org/ For more information on The Players, see www.theplayersnyc.org. End
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