The world of the theatre is explored in this text by a director/playwright/author of distinction. Fifteen chapters present an overview of acting, directing, playwriting, scenery, lighting, costumes, and the history of theatre. Photos and illustrations are used to explain each of the key concepts.
The world of the theatre is explored in this text by a director/playwright/author of distinction. Fifteen chapters present an overview of acting, dire...
The world of storytelling is revealed in this resource manual for beginners and seasoned performers. Ideas for finding, writing, adapting, and presenting stories are included. Story examples and exercises are given throughout.
The world of storytelling is revealed in this resource manual for beginners and seasoned performers. Ideas for finding, writing, adapting, and present...
Comedy relies upon exaggeration, incongruity, automatism, character inconsistency, surprise and derision. This work contains 22 one-act plays and sketches demonstrating comedy techniques suitable for student actors. It covers comedy genres such as absurdism, tragicomedy, farce and melodrama.
Comedy relies upon exaggeration, incongruity, automatism, character inconsistency, surprise and derision. This work contains 22 one-act plays and sket...
A readable, workable text that deals with everything about theatre and the artists who make theatre possible. Styles of drama, staging, production, directing and acting, along with all backstage functions, are defined in detail. Theatre history and the business of theatre are covered fully for the use of both students and instructors. The book is divided into three sections: Part I - Theatre, Drama and Place, Part II - The Production, Part III - Theatre History. At the end of each chapter is a summary and questions for in-class discussion. This text has been classroom tested and updated to be...
A readable, workable text that deals with everything about theatre and the artists who make theatre possible. Styles of drama, staging, production, di...
Retells the circumstances of the Newhall incident in which four California Highway Patrolmen were gunned down when they stopped two armed men at midnight on April 5, 1970.
Retells the circumstances of the Newhall incident in which four California Highway Patrolmen were gunned down when they stopped two armed men at midni...
