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  • Theatrical Improvisationby Jeanne Leep

    Palgrave Macmillan 2008; US$ 90.00

    Theatrical Improvisation provides an in-depth analysis of short form, long form, and sketch-based improv tracing the development of each form and the principles that define and connect the styles of performance. more...

  • Making Theatreby Peter Mudford

    Continuum International Publishing 2001; US$ 140.00

    The reality of a play is in its performance. Making Theatre focuses on the processes by which performance is realized, analyzing three major areas: "Words" and the interpretation of text; "Vision" including scenery, costume and lighting; and "Music" which illustrates the importance of music in all stage action.The forms... more...

  • Style For Actors 2nd editionby Robert Barton

    Taylor and Francis 2009; US$ 41.95

    "Style is a journey from tourist to native. It is living in the world of the play, not just visiting it." - from Chapter One Anyone who has ever struggled with capes, fans, swords, doublets and crinolines should make Style for Actors 2 nd Edition their constant companion. Robert Barton has completely updated his award winning handbook for... more...

  • An Actor's Work on a Roleby Konstantin Stanislavski

    Taylor and Francis 2009; US$ 41.95

    An Actor?s Work on a Role is Konstantin Stanislavski?s exploration of the rehearsal process, applying the techniques of his seminal actor training system to the task of bringing truth to one?s chosen role. Originally published over half a century ago as Creating a Role , this book was the third in a planned trilogy ? after An Actor Prepares... more...

  • The A to Z of African American Theaterby Anthony D. Hill; Douglas Q. Barnett

    Scarecrow Press 2009; US$ 33.99

    The A to Z of African American Theater celebrates nearly 200 years of black theater in the United States, identifying representative African American theater-producing organizations and chronicling their contributions to the field from its birth in 1816 to the present. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over... more...

  • The Architecture of Dramaby David Letwin; Joe and Robin Stockdale

    Scarecrow Press 2008; US$ 49.99

    Many of the world's greatest dramas have sprung not only from the creative impulses of the authors but also from the time-honored principles of structure and design that have forged those impulses into coherent and powerful insights. An understanding of these principles is essential to the craft of creating and interpreting works of drama for the stage... more...

  • Theatre Historiesby Phillip B. Zarrilli; Bruce McConachie; Gary Jay Williams; Carol Fisher Sorgenfrei

    Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 62.95

    This new edition of  the innovative and  widely acclaimed Theatre Histories: An Introduction  offers overviews of theatre and drama in many world cultures and periods together with case studies demonstrating the methods and interpretive approaches used by today's theatre historians. Completely revised and renewed in color, enhancements and new... more...

  • How to Start Your Own Theater Companyby Reginald Nelson; David Schwimmer

    Chicago Review Press 2010; US$ 13.95

    With hands-on advice and instruction from an experienced actor and theater director, this pragmatic, authoritative guide to starting a theater company imparts essential backstage know-how for would-be playhouse practitioners on everything from fundraising and finding a space to selecting plays and successfully navigating tricky legal issues. Chronicling... more...

  • The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management, 3rd Editionby Thomas A. Kelly

    Crown Publishing Group 2010; US$ 19.95

    The Most Widely Used Manual For Aspiring And Veteran Stage Managers - Now Revised and Expanded The next best thing to shadowing a Broadway stage manager, this detailed, behind-the-scenes book as been brought completely up to date. First published in 1991, it is widely used and has been lauded as the most comprehensive, educational book on stage management... more...

  • Acts of Activismby D. Soyini Madison

    Cambridge University Press 2010; US$ 30.00

    Madison tells the poignant stories of how activists in South Saharan Africa employ performances in their struggles for human rights. more...