This publication provides introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interesyed in design and construction of theatres and concert halls. Here is what is discussed: 1. CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALITIES 2. ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT 3. ACCESS, ENVIRONMENT, PERFORMANCE SUPPORT 4. LIGHTING, SCENERY, SOFTGOODS, RIGGING 5. ACOUSTICS. Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).