A practical manual addressing the design and outfitting of stages and auditoriums for small theatres, schools, and community buildings. It surveys architectural tradition and common construction faults, argues for functional planning over imitation, and offers detailed guidance on stage plans, backstage accommodations, equipment, lighting, and machinery. The text critiques typical school and community stages, recommends features to improve usability and flexibility, and illustrates solutions with plans and photographs, supplemented by a bibliography and technical examples to guide architects and civic groups in creating serviceable theatrical spaces.