spring volume 48 n brIngIng an hISTorIc FIgUre To LIFe on STage Choices in fabrics and patterns were key to both authenticity and staying on budget. 58 From hoT meTaL To deLIcaTe FLowerS By E. Shura Pollatsek By Frank Mohler Flying effects and spectacular displays seem to be the main reasons for the appearance of this unique feature. Theatre designers often rely on the expertise of artisans in other industries. 64 USITT dISTIngUIShed achIevemenT awardS 2012 With Kevin Rigdon A conversation with the five recipients of these annual awards. 28 advertisers 88 By Jennielynn Streed Organizing and installing the new Sound Lab took months of planning and the participation of dozens of volunteers. The UPPer Inner STage In The ILLUSIonISTIc TheaTre inside usitt 84 KcacTF aT USITT: The 2012 aLLIed deSIgn and TechnoLogy award By Rafael Jaen A new award to recognize talent among students. 69 USITT archITecTUre awardS 2012 By Raymond Kent Creativity and flexibility were common themes in the winning projects in 2012. USITT addreSS 2012: why do we do TheaTre? By Jerry Gorrell Storytelling drives all theatrical endeavors, from the simplest to the most elaborate spectacle. on the cover photo courtesy Diamond Schmitt Architects, © Tim Griffith The Four Seasons Centre of the Performing Arts in Toronto, Canada, which received a Merit Award in the 2012 USITT Architecture Awards. technology 64 book reviews 74 & 48 USITT SoUnd Lab 2012, ParT I By Erik Alberg 24 departments the subtext 8 58 17 number 2 letters 7 10 10 n t h e a t re d e s i g n 2012