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Readers shower praise on recent articles while one weighs in on a school profile.

In The Greenroom
Strand names a new president, a prodigal returns to High End, an off-Broadway theater appoints a marketing head and a Garden State organization is awarded a special honor.
By Fiona Kirk

Roundup Rumble
Soak up the sun with these makeup and wig resources.

Toys Of The Trade
From new software to innovative LED pixel blocks, these products are sure to delight your inner designer.

Light On The Subject
Being a lighting assistant can be a great launching pad for a design career. Two Tony Award-winning lighting designers reveal what they look for.
By Iris Dorbian

Costume Plot
Performing outdoors can exact a punishing toll on costumes. Learn how some designers cope with weather that may cause wear and tear.
By Jean Schiffman

Main Stage
Williams Over The Potomac
An acclaimed set designer uses symbolism to conjure up atmosphere in a festival honoring a legendary dramatist.
By Deryl Davis

SPECIAL SECTION
RENOVATING YOUR THEATER
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Choosing an Architect
Looking for someone to realize your dream theater space? Here are some astute tips, courtesy of a few good experts.
By E. Victor Brown

Broadway Resurrection
A prominent New York City theater company creates a dazzling venue on the Great White Way from the ruins of the Biltmore Theatre.
By Fiona Kirk

It Takes A Town
Civic support, coupled with environmental research, spearheads the renovation of a Depression-era, landmark California venue.
By Erin Auerbach

Phoenix Rising
Destroyed by arson seven years ago, the cultural heart of this small Midwest town is getting a second life.
By Keith Gerchak

Canopy On The Cobb
An amphitheater on the outskirts of Atlanta gets an acoustical overhaul.
By Lawrence Graham

Spotlight: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Teatro Tapia
One of the oldest theaters in the hemisphere, the picturesque Teatro Tapia in Old San Juan has a lively past.
By Enrique Martel

University of Puerto Rico
Even though this institution's fabled drama department currently lacks a mainstage, its faculty and students are more than up to the challenge.
By Enrique Martel

Encore
Off The Shelf
Fresh takes on acting and playwriting unite these offerings.
By Stephen Peithman

The Play's The Thing
The complicated dynamics of relationships are the driving force this month.
By Stephen Peithman

Curtain Call
Stroll down memory lane with veteran costume designer André Bruce Ward, who recalls his luminous career in regional theater spanning six decades!