esigns and different types of writing. Where before they were made by hand and drawn, any mistakes must stay and be dealt with. Now on computers mistakes can be fixed and repaired with no problems. Scripts can be typed out almost mistake free and bolded or fixed to where only the lines of one person can be read. Posters can be made faster and done in many different styles. Posters don’t have to be done by hand (even though they may look better) a computer can do them. Computers changed they way people work on and off stage. IBM was the first corporation to pursue research into how computers might be used in theatre production and research. With the help of IBM in 1979 Professors Jack Wolcott and Richard Devin received the first of many grants at the School of Drama. Professor Devin was responsible for introducing the computer into lighting design, drafting and general shop operations. Devin was also one of the first lighting designers in the US to use a lab-top during technical rehearsals to assist in the lighting of a production. Dr. Wolcott initiated several research projects with student to learn how the computer could be used as a research and teaching/learning tool in theatre history.Let’s start talking about the Internet, the Internet is a great help to the world of theatre. Without the Internet I could have never got this done in the time I did. This is a source of knowledge, wonder, and excitement for everyone who wants to know anything about theatre. The Internet as more things about the theatre than any one person can handle and or obtain. With the net you can find out about plays being shown around the world. Tickets can be bought for any of this shows at any time, anywhere, and by anyone. The net can give information on any play or play right ever done. You can get information on any theatre department in the world. Web sights can be found where you can order videos, books, and even scripts of ...
