my welcome in their home.

Ann Oldham, my secretary, not only helped
me meet my other obligations in Chapel Hill
and stay on schedule, but also tirelessly entered
data. I received support from many individu-
als and places, including the scholarly publica-
tions committee of the College of Arts and Sci-
ences, which provided financial support for illus-
trations, and The Institute for the Arts and Hu-
manities, where I was a fellow in Summer 1990
and where my attention was focused on complet-
ing the task at hand. I am especially grateful
to my husband (and expert computer resource),
Gordon Ferguson.

Numerous designers with whom I spoke ac-
knowledged individuals who had been mentors
or special influences, often helping when careers
were starting or stalling. These individuals are
often teachers, family members, or colleagues
who allow us to learn, grow, and make mistakes
without penalty. And so, to all those mentors,
and to my own mentor and friend, Tom Haas --
who helped me understand that theatrical de-
sign was more than technique and history -- I
dedicate this book.

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