About Rita Kogler Carver
Rita Kogler Carver holds an M.F.A. in Lighting Design from New York University. She is a sought-after speaker, lecturer, and writer. Ms. Carver was awarded an Emmy® Award for her Lighting Design work on the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy® for her work as Lighting Director on the “Montel Williams Show.”
Ms. Carver has worked professionally as a theatrical designer for over 25 years. Her work experience as a Lighting Designer includes Broadway, Regional Theatre, Dance, and Opera―both American and European. Broadway Productions include “An American Daughter,” “Once Upon a Mattress,” “A Delicate Balance,” “The Sisters Rosensweig,” and “Guys and Dolls.” She has been attached to the original production team for the musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’” since 1998.
Buy the Book!
The anticipated fourth edition of Rita Kogler Carver’s Stagecraft Fundamentals is out and available for purchase via Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Stagecraft Fundamentals, Fourth Edition, is an entry-level how-to guide and reference on backstage theatre, covering every aspect of basic theatre production.
The history of stagecraft, safety precautions, lighting, costumes, scenery, special effects, career planning tips, and more are discussed, illustrated by beautiful full-color images that display step-by-step procedures.