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  Spring 2012 (Vol. 48 no. 2)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents, cover image and miscellaneous front and back pages.
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FEATURED ARTICLES
USITT Sound Lab 2012, Part I
by Erik Alberg
Organizing and installing the new Sound Lab took months of planning and the participation of dozens of volunteers.
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The Upper Inner Stage in the Illusionistic Theatre
by Frank Mohler
Flying effects and spectacular displays seem to be the main reasons for the appearance of this unique feature.
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USITT Distinguished Achievement Awards 2012
by Kevin Rigdon
A conversation with the five recipients of these annual awards.
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USITT Architecture Awards 2012
by Raymond Kent
Creativity and flexibility were common themes in the winning projects in 2012.
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Bringing an Historic Figure to Life on Stage
by Jennielynn Streed
Choices in fabrics and patterns were key to both authenticity and staying on budget.
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From Hot Metal to Delicate Flowers
by E. Shura Pollatsek
Theatre designers often rely on the expertise of artisans in other industries.
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KCACTF at USITT: the 2012 Allied Design and Technology Award
by Rafael Jaen
A new award to recognize talent among students.
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USITT Address 2012: Why Do We Do Theatre?
by Jerry Gorrell
Storytelling drives all theatrical endeavors, from the simplest to the most elaborate spectacle.
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COLUMNS
The Subtext: I Protest
by Beeb Salzer
Directors, actors, and designers are often rewarded for every inferior effort.
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Inside USITT: Confirming Your Commitment
by Dennis Dorn
When you give to one or all of USITT's endowment funds, you express your commitment to USITT's mission to promote research, disseminate information, and strengthen professional networks.
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BOOK REVIEWS
The Designs of Tony Walton by Delbert Unruh
by Marjorie Bradley Kellogg
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Lighting and the Design Idea, 3 ed. by Linda Essig
by Richard S. Beam
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Scenic Art for the Theatre, 3 ed. by Susan Crabtree and Peter Beudert
by Ellen Jones
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Stage Lighting: Fundamentals and Applications by Richard Dunham
by Bill Browning
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