T E C H N I C A L  D E S I G N

A N D   P R O D U C T I O N

	The concept of Technical Design assumes that artistry and craftsmanship are uniquely connected and interdependent. Lee Simonson wrote that the life of a scenic idea is inextricably related to the search for the mechanical means of realization that will not destroy it. The work of the technical director and the production staff therefore, must involve both aesthetic contribution and technical competence. Modern design challenges require a creative approach rather than dependence on "traditional" scenic methods. Design experience and strong skills in geometry, trigonometry, and simplified structural engineering form the basis for efficient problem solving and the true realization of the scenic idea.	OFFENDING SHADOWS

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