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Essential Theatre by Robert Ball, Oscar Brockett, John Fleming and Andrew Carlson (2016, Trade Paperback)
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"The Essential Theatre" is a comprehensive textbook exploring subjects in literary criticism and performing arts. Published by Wadsworth in 2016, this revised edition spans topics in theater history, drama, and general theater analysis. Authored by a team including Oscar G. Brockett, John Fleming, Robert J. Ball, and Andrew Carlson, this trade paperback features 496 pages of essential content for students and theater enthusiasts alike. With a focus on clear language and in-depth exploration, "The Essential Theatre" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in delving into the world of theater and drama.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWadsworth
ISBN-101305411072
ISBN-139781305411074
eBay Product ID (ePID)222073233
Product Key Features
Number of Pages496 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameEssential Theatre
Publication Year2016
SubjectTheater / General, Drama, Theater / History & Criticism
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorRobert Ball, Oscar Brockett, John Fleming, Andrew Carlson
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Performing Arts
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height10 in
Item Weight32.9 Oz
Item Length1 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number11
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2015-947070
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsTHE ESSENTIAL THEATRE is a well-written, intellectually rigorous textbook. The way that it presents the essential elements of theatre provides excellent building blocks for a beginning theatre student., THE ESSENTIAL THEATRE is a well-written, intellectually rigorous textbook. ... The way that it presents the essential elements of theatre provides excellent building blocks for a beginning theatre student., The comprehensive detail of each chapter is excellent. The topics covered are relevant to modern students' interests and even present some controversial issues that only theater can speak to. ... Contemporary photographs are also a wonderful enhancement and the physical page layout is colorful and engaging to students.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal792
Table Of ContentPreface.PART I: FOUNDATIONS.1. The Nature of Theatre.2. The Audience and Criticism.3. The Play.PART II: VARIETIES OF THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE.4. Festival Theatre: Greek, Roman, and Medieval Theatre Experiences.5. Creating a Professional Theatre: Elizabethan England, Italian Commedia dell'Arte, and Seventeenth-Century France.6. Theatre in the 1800s.7. Modernism in the Twentieth Century: 1900-1960.8. Decentralization and Subsidization: New Directions.9. Contemporary Theatre and Its Diversity.10. Musical Theatre.11. Asian and African Theatre.PART III: THEATRICAL PRODUCTION.12. Theatrical Space and Production Design.13. Playwriting and Dramaturgy.14. Directing and Producing.15. Acting.16. Scene Design.17. Costume Design and Makeup.18. Lighting and Sound Design.Glossary.Bibliography.Index.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisWhether you are a theatre major looking forward to a career in the arts or a non-major interested in an overview to increase your appreciation as an audience member, THE ESSENTIAL THEATRE, 11th Edition, provides an engaging, insightful, and informative resource that will enrich your theatre experience throughout your life. Written by highly respected teachers and theatre historians, the text has earned its reputation as one of the most comprehensive, authoritative surveys of the theatre. Its vibrant treatment of theatre practice--past and present--catalogs the origins of theatre through postmodernism and performance art. The Eleventh Edition includes an all-new chapter devoted to musical theatre, new "Then and Now" boxes that link theatre history to present-day, and numerous new photos--including photos of actors you will quickly recognize from film and television.
LC Classification NumberPN2101.B72 2017
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