CONTENTS SUMMER 2022 | Volume 58, Issue 3 FEATURES 28 LIGHTING 16 ETHICS 6 STAGE DESIGN Dirty Work By Brad Steinmetz To date, no detailed guidance has existed for selecting a natural material to evoke soil on stage. That changes now with this informative work defining the available options and recommending the appropriate materials for different uses. Dying to Make Theatre By Kathleen Holland Much like the current worldwide concerns of economy versus well-being and health, addressing the relentless workloads of theatre professionals has become a question of ethics and moral responsibility. Regional theatres are leading the way; others should follow. DEPARTMENTS 4 From the Editor 46 Book Reviews 48 Changeover ON THE COVER The muddy battlefield of Macbeth, directed by Kenneth Branagh (shown here) and Rob Ashford, produced in 2014 at the Park Avenue Armory in New York. Scenery and costumes by Christopher Oram, and lighting by Neil Austin. | Photograph © Stephanie Berger, 2022. https:// www.stephaniebergerphoto.com. Merging the Old with the New By Jerry Idah Odeh This in-depth research study of the traditional lighting systems of Ogrinye and Kwagh-hir reveals the opportunity to introduce modern lighting systems while preserving both the aesthetics and tradition of these important Nigerian performances. 40 EDUCATION A Response to CODA By Mark Shanda Christin Essin's CODA from Working Backstage provoked difficult conversations about student workloads and the educational quality of theatre programs. Shanda offers several potential solutions to improve the student experience. SUMMER 2022 | THEATRE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY | 1http://www.stephaniebergerphoto.com http://www.stephaniebergerphoto.com