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  • World of Theatre 2003 Editionby Ian Herbert; Nicole Leclercq; André Perinetti; -Louis

    Routledge 2003; US$ 165.00

    A lavishly illustrated collection of on-the-spot and authoritative surveys of current theatrical activity from across the globe, this work covers the three seasons from 1999-2000, 2000-1 and 2001-2. more...

  • Makers of Modern Theatreby Robert Leach

    Routledge 2004; US$ 33.95

    The key theatre-makers who shaped the drama of the last century are Konstantin Stanislavsky, Vsevolod Meyerhold, Bertolt Brecht and Antonin Artaud. This new book is the first detailed introduction to the work of these practitioners. more...

  • Theatreby Michel Saint-Denis; Jane Baldwin

    Taylor & Francis 2008; US$ 30.95

    "Saint-Denis had a clairvoyant divination into the soul of acting" – Lord Olivier. "His influence on all of us has been tremendous" – Sir Alec Guinness. "A great director, a great artist, a great man" – Sir Michael Redgrave.  . Michel Saint-Denis was one of Twentieth Century Theatre’s most influential directors and theorists. This book combines his seminal Theatre: The Rediscovery of Style with material from Training for the Theatre, newly edited to create a work that moves seamlessly from theory to practice.:.; Theatre: The Rediscovery of Style collects five of Saint Denis’ key lectures, given during his time in America, and perfectly encompasses his synergy of classical theatre and... more...

  • On the Art of the Theatreby Edward Gordon Craig; Franc Chamberlain

    Taylor & Francis 2008; US$ 29.95

    "We cannot create anything worth seeing or hearing if, like a tame cat, we must first ask others what they think is the best thing to do, and the safest." Edward Gordon Craig, 1924.  . On the Art of the Theatre was first published in 1911, and remains one of the seminal texts of theatre theory and practice. Actor, director, designer and pioneering theorist, Edward Gordon Craig was one of Twentieth Century Theatre’s great modernisers. Here, he is eloquent and entertaining in expounding his views on the theatre; a crucial and prescient contribution that retains its relevance almost a century later. This reissue contains a wealth of new features:. - A specially written Introduction and notes from editor Franc Chamberlain. -... more...

  • AS Drama and Theatre Studiesby Alan Perks; Jacqueline Porteous

    Taylor & Francis 2009; US$ 33.95

    AS Drama and Theatre Studies: The Essential Introduction for Edexcel is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the new specification. The textbook covers all aspects of the AS year in depth, from exploring play texts to demonstrating skills in performance and theatre design. The detailed guidance and classroom-friendly features include:.  .:.:.; overviews of specification and assessment requirements.; written and practical exercises.; tips from a Chief Examiner.; extension exercises to stretch the more able student.; worked examples to illustrate best practice.; a glossary of useful words and terms.  . Written by a Chief Examiner and a Principal Moderator, this authoritative book offers a wealth of informed and supportive... more...

  • A Different Directionby John Ahart

    Hillcrest Media Group, Inc. 2010; US$ 7.50

    The living theatre is potentially the most affecting of all the arts. It not only explores who we are and where we are going, but how we are connected. As we are inundated with other versions of mass media, we have nearly forgotten how important that connection is. We cannot afford to lose the power of this art at this time in our history. more...

  • Biographical Theatreby Ursula Canton

    Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. 2011; US$ 85.00

    Marilyn Monroe, Vincent van Gogh or the victims of rendition flights ? the number and variety of historical and contemporary figures represented on British stages is amazing. This book develops a new theoretical framework for the representation of real life figures on stage and examines different ways in which they can be included in performances. more...

  • Theater als interkultureller Dialogby Kevin Leppek

    Tectum Verlag 2011; US$ 21.44

    Hauptbeschreibung Das Theater mit seiner Geschichte, Kulturtradition und Ästhetik kann den interkulturellen Prozess auf dem Weg zum "Europa der Kulturen" entscheidend beflügeln. Sowohl der Besuch von Theaterstücken als auch eigenes Spiel vermitteln neue Perspektiven, die eigenes Empfinden und Handeln überdenken und reflektieren lassen und in einen neuen Bezug stellen. In diesem Sinne versteht sich das Theaterhaus Dschungel Wien als offenes Zentrum für Kinder, Jugendliche, Familien und junge Erwachsene. Als Drehscheibe für Kunst und Kultur sowie als Ort der Begegnung stellt es sich der künstlerisch-ästhetischen wie pädagogischen Aufgabe, interkulturelles Denken zu entfalten. Fachübergreifend beschreibt Kevin Leppek Entwicklungen, Tendenzen... more...

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