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FEBRUARY 1968

NUMBER 24

1009. "The Shimada Civic Center," Japan Architect (Sept. 1967).
pp. 70-76. Good photographs of stage and auditorium show materials used to effect textural interest. Brief comments.
1010. Ainsworth, T.S. and E.J.G. Beeson. "The Compact Source Iodide
Lamp," The Photographic Journal, pp. 324-333. Illustrated descriptions of the background, development, and characteristics of
this newer light source for projections. Prime advantage is high
efficiency; prime disadvantage is need for associated control gear.
"It is expected that the demand will appear in such fields as...
theatre spot lights, and in the rapidly expanding market for overhead projectors."
10 11. Batchelder, James H. and William S. Thayer. "Sound absorption
of Draperies," The Journal of The Acoustical Society of America, (Sept. 1967). pp. 573-575. The acoustical absorption of
draperies hung in differing positions and configurations are given.
Among the conclusions reached are that (1) a single layer of
heavy, undraped material hung at the center is the most efficient,
(2) a center position is better than a position near a wall,
(3) double layers of material should be separated, not hung in
contact, etc. Results are given graphically.
1012. Berggren, Glenn and Donald Carignan. "An Optimizing Screen
Curvature in a Front Projection Indoor Theatre," Journal of the
SMPTE, (Nov. 1967). pp. 1104-1107. Although investigated for
the movies and TV, the problem is applicable to theatre. The
"prime seat" theory is advanced and seating zones surrounding
the prime seat are considered.
1013. Bergman, G.M. "Strindberg and the Intima Teatern," Theatre Research, VIII, No.2, pp. 14-46. Well illustrated. Includes Strindberg's sketches and plans for staging of To Damascus, The
Dream Play, The Nightingale of Wittenberg as well as his proposals for use of projections, etc.
1014. Brosnan, Eileen. "Ford's Theatre Lives Again and Equity can
Take a Bow," Equity, (Nov. 1967). pp. 3. Includes photograph of
model showing the theatre as it will be after its restoration (due
for early 1968).
1015. Burris-Meyer, Harold. "Research in Theatre Architecture,"
(June, 1967). pp. 2BO-281.

ETJ,

1016. Cirillo, Albert R. "Giulio Camillo's Idea of the Theatre: The Enigma of the Renaissance." Comparative Drama, (Spring, 1967,).
pp. i 9-27. An examination of the model theatre as an expression
of this man's sense of his universe. "Truth and knowledge were
Camillo's subjects and his Theatre, which now seems a quaint device, was perhaps symptomatic of the Renaissance attempt to
epitomize all knowledge."
10 17. "Council Rock High Fills Community, Pupil Needs." The American School Board Journal. (Sept. 1967). pp. 24-26. Includes
model of school and description of the 1300 seat auditorium
which can be divided into four rooms, each seating 125-130
students. Projection of scenery and "wrap around" stage briefly
described.

FEBRUARY 1968

1018. Elder, Eldon. "Scene Design Problems," ETJ, (June 1967). pp.
2B3-2B4.
1019. Elson, Charles. "Research in Stage Lighting," ETJ, (June 1967),
pp. 283-2B4.
1020. Flynn, John E. "Illumination as an Element of Architectural Design," Building Research, (July-Aug. 1967). pp. 10-13. "If
light has a spatial impact, then we must study light for this purpose, document its characteristics and develop the capabilities of
those who advise in lighting design."
1021. Gaetjens, Allen K. "The Technology of Light Sources," Building
Research, (July, Aug. 1967). pp. 7-9. A brief review of the development in lighting sources from the filament lamps to the high
pressure sodium source.
1022. Gauldie, W. Sinclair. "The Architect As Artist," The British
Journal of Aesthetics, (April 1967). pp. 175-1 B8.
1023. Hale, Lynn. "Mobile Theatre," Performing Arts in Canada.
Vol. 5, No.1, (1967), pp. 24-25.
1024. Kirby, Michael. "Uses of Film in the New Theatre," TOR, (Fall
1966). pp. 49-61. An illustrated examination of mixing film and
living theatre. "The future will show increased investigation of all
forms of projection, their relationship to the spectator, their relationship to other performance materials."
1025. Krol-Kaczorowska, Barbara. "Le Theatre de 1'0rangerie aVarsovie,"
Theatre Research, VIII, No.1, pp. 20-23. Illustrated.
1026. Meckler, Gershon. "Integrated Lighting Systems for Environmental
Control," Building Research, (July, Aug. 1967). pp. 18-27.
Argues the need to inter-relate the lighting, heating, and cooling
systems in buildings. Illustrated.
1027. "The National Japanese Theatre," World Theatre, (Jan., Feb.
1 967). p. 75. Illustrated.
102B. "New Building Codes-Problems and Solutions. A Case Study: New
York City's New Building Code," Building Research, (Jan., Feb.
1967). pp. 9-45. Considers the history and philosophy of the
new code as well as its technical aspects.
1029.0eslager, Donald. "Introduction: Edward Gordon Craig, Artist of
Theatre, 1872-1966," Bulletin of New York Public Library,
(Sept. 1967), pp. 431-444.
1030. Orr, Mary. "London A Nice Place to Visit But Who'd Want to
Work There." Equity, (Nov. 1967). pp. 11-14. Photographs of
the Royal Opera House and the Theatre Royal.
1031. "Research in Theatre Architecture and Design," ETJ, (June
19671, pp. 254-259. Report of committee which, among other
suggestions, agreed on the need for a subsidized laboratory for
theatre.
1032. Rood, Arnold. "The Catalogue: Edward Gordon Craig, 18721966," Bull. NYPL, (Sept. 1967): also Part II, Bull. NYPL,
(Oct. 1967). pp. 524-541.

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