The 56
Nobody dies in football matches in fires. It doesn't happen.At 3.40pm on 11th May 1985, a small fire broke out in the main stand at Valley Parade football ground during the last game of the season. Within four minutes, the wooden structure was ablaze. Adapted solely from over sixty real-life testimonies, this pertinent piece of documentary theatre pays homage to the supporters who lost their lives in one of the darkest days in British footballing history. The 56 examines the solidarity, strength and community in the face of overwhelming tragedy.This edition of The 56was published to coincide with Lung Theatre's rehearsed reading staged on the 40th anniversary of this momentous event in the history of Bradford.
Martin Beck Offers Madame Sarah Bernhardt in Vaudeville, With her own Company From the Th?(c)璽tre Sarah Bernhardt, Paris, in an act From These Plays From her Repertoire. Une Nuit of No禱l; La Dame aux
An intriguing glimpse into the world of early 20th-century American vaudeville, this volume highlights the performances of the legendary Sarah Bernhardt on the Martin Beck circuit. Showcasing her repertoire from the Th?(c)璽tre Sarah Bernhardt in Paris, Bernhardt presented excerpts from acclaimed plays such as "Une Nuit of No禱l," "La Dame aux Camelias," "La Tosca," "Th?(c)odora," "Lucrece Borgia," and "Ph癡dre." This collection offers a unique perspective on Bernhardt's adaptation to the vaudeville stage and her enduring impact on American audiences. A valuable resource for theater historians and enthusiasts, it captures a moment when high art met popular entertainment, solidifying Bernhardt's status as a global icon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Welcome to the San Francisco Opera House
Welcome to the San Francisco Opera House offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the world's most iconic performing arts venues. This book explores the history and architecture of the San Francisco Opera House, detailing its significance as a cultural landmark. From its grand design to its role in showcasing world-class opera performances, this volume captures the essence of this magnificent building. A must-read for opera enthusiasts, architecture buffs, and anyone interested in the vibrant cultural landscape of San Francisco.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Meta Television
This book explores the ways in which the current metatextual turn, in both the usual genres in which it appears and its movement into drama and sitcom, represents the next turn in television's inherent self-awareness.
The Darkroom
"One must make films with this knowledge: there's no point anymore. Let film meet its end, that's the only cinema." The Darkroom contains the script for Marguerite Duras's 1977 radically experimental film Le camion (The Truck). Between images of a truck in motion, juxtaposed voiceovers, and cutaways to Duras in conversation with G矇rard Depardieu, Le camion turns the art of film into a means of enabling the viewer to engage multiple faculties--not only the visual and the aural, but also memory, imagination, and desire. Also included here is a series of short essays in which Duras makes provocative connections between film and textuality, as well as a fascinating dialogue with Michelle Porte. Together amounting to a crucial contribution to the field of film theory, these texts make brilliantly apparent the depth and integrity of Duras's aesthetic, philosophical, and political thinking.
Something Like a Drug
Explores in the words of those who participated in the growth of this theater hybrid how theatresports sprang to life and has grown into an international league spanning four continents.
Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series
Join a two-year mission through Star Trek's highs, lows, and behind-the-scenes revelations from Deep Space Nine to Voyager.How well do you know Star Trek?Lifelong science fiction fan, podcaster and author Tom Salinsky decided that the answer was "not well enough", and so at the beginning of 2022, he embarked on a two-year mission to watch everything from the start of The Original Series to the end of Enterprise, at the rate of one episode per day. This book is the second part of that odyssey, covering Deep Space Nine, and the first two seasons of Voyager plus the first two Next Generation movies.As well as having fun saluting the show's triumphs, cringing at its lapses in taste, and admiring its willingness to swing for the fences, there's lots of fascinating behind-the-scenes information here. Was Morn really such a chatterbox? Why was Deep Space Nine allowed to do so much serialisation? Did Star Trek need Michael Dorn more than Michael Dorn needed Star Trek? Just whatever happened to Genevi癡ve Bujold? How is Nicholas Locarno related to Tom Paris?But you'll also get the benefit of a complete overview of these hugely successful and beloved spin-offs, which expanded and extended the Star Trek universe to new quadrants, new eras and new modes of storytelling. Plus there are contributions from notable fans, writers, authors and experts, giving their own perspectives on these classic episodes.Whether you're a die-hard fan, a casual viewer, or just someone interested in the history of television, you'll adore coming on this daily journey though the highs and lows of one of the most significant and much-loved media properties in the world.**Praise for Volume I: ****The Original Series, The Animated Series and The Next Generation**"Funny, absorbing, perceptive and a fine reminder of the wealth of work that Star Trek has produced through the decades." - Critical Popcorn"Even if you're not the world's biggest Star Trek fan, the way this book is written will certainly keep you entertained." - Total Entertainment"Whether you're a devoted aficionado or a casual viewer, this book offers an immersive experience." - Kuriositas.com"An honest labour of love from a lifelong sci-fi specialist, and even gives the episodes that fail a fair hearing." - Lou Reviews
The Screen Actor's Audition
Few teachers in Hollywood bring the range of experience to their work that Jay Scully does. For decades, Jay Scully has worked with veteran and novice actors alike in virtually every area of today's business. He's worked as a casting director for over 50 feature films and television shows. He's been an instructor of acting technique at the university level and in private one-on-one instruction. He's even worked as an on-set coach for feature films with acclaimed directors like J.J. Abrams (Super 8), James Wan (Furious 7), Judd Apatow (This Is 40), and Davis Guggenheim (Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie). The Screen Actor's Audition is Scully's brisk, practical handbook for screen actors at all career stages. It shares indispensable guidance on wowing directors, producers, and casting directors to land roles at a time of unprecedented technological and economic tumult in the industry. It covers: - How to quickly analyze audition sides for an effective self-tape.- How to brand and market yourself as a professional actor.- The critical differences between auditioning for stage and screen roles- How to read between the lines of casting notices, breakdowns, and appointment sheets to determine what directors are really looking for- How to field "curveballs" thrown at you in the middle of an audition- The essentials of navigating your career through every single audition.- And much more!
How to See a Play
璽€œHow to See a Play璽€ by Richard Burton offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating the theatrical arts. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book explores the essential elements of dramatic performance, from the playwright's craft to the actor's interpretation and the audience's role. Burton delves into various aspects of theater, including plot construction, character development, and the use of dramatic conventions. Designed for both casual theatergoers and serious students of drama, 璽€œHow to See a Play璽€ provides valuable insights into the art of play-watching. It encourages readers to engage actively with the performance, fostering a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the theatrical experience. This book remains a timeless resource for anyone seeking to enhance their appreciation of the stage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
How to See a Play
璽€œHow to See a Play璽€ by Richard Burton offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating the theatrical arts. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book explores the essential elements of dramatic performance, from the playwright's craft to the actor's interpretation and the audience's role. Burton delves into various aspects of theater, including plot construction, character development, and the use of dramatic conventions. Designed for both casual theatergoers and serious students of drama, 璽€œHow to See a Play璽€ provides valuable insights into the art of play-watching. It encourages readers to engage actively with the performance, fostering a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the theatrical experience. This book remains a timeless resource for anyone seeking to enhance their appreciation of the stage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Backstaging Modern Chinese Theatre
Modern Chinese theatre once entailed a variety of forms, but now it primarily refers to spoken drama, or huaju. Backstaging Modern Chinese Theatre looks beyond scripts to examine visuality, acoustics, and performance between the two World Wars, the period when huaju gained canonical status. The backstage in this study expands from being a physical place offstage to a culturally and historically constructed social network that encompasses theatre networks, academies, and government institutions--as well as the collective work of dramatists, amateurs, and cultural entrepreneurs. Early huaju was not a mere imitation of Western realist theatre, as it is commonly understood, but a creative synthesis of Chinese and Western aesthetics. Charting huaju's evolution from American colleges to China's coastal cities and then to its rural hinterland, Man He demonstrates how the formation of modern Chinese theatre challenges dominant understandings of modernism and brings China to the center of discussions on transnational modernities and world theatres.
Julius Laschott and his Dissolving Views
Julius Laschott was best known for his "dissolving views" but he began as and remained a magician, performing sleight of hand and "chemical and physical experiments" in his shows. Born Joseph Tschernoth in Ljubljana he studied Physics in Graz and began his stage career in 1842. His dissolving views were favourably compared to D繹bler's and his skill in magic was said to rival that of both D繹bler and Bosco. There is also new information here on D繹bler and his Oxyhydrogen microscope and on the career of another rival Carl Schuh.
Rum
This plaster will outlive me. I shape these rooms but in turn they have moulded me. Hiding secrets. Weak spots made to look strong.Meet Danny, plastering since he was a kid, he's not scared of anything, he's RUM. Danny's been up all night and now he's rushing to finish a job before he has to give the speech of his life. RUMis a darkly humorous and powerful new play that wrestles with masculinity, mental health and addiction in the trade.RUMis published to coincide with the production at ARC Stockton Arts Centre and subsequent UK Tour in April-June 2025.
Communication for Effective Stage Management
Communication for Effective Stage Management: A Collaborative Production Tool provides a comprehensive examination of communication theory through the lens of effective stage management and offers ideas and methods for stage managers to enhance their communicative presence throughout a theatrical process.
Daughters of Daring
Discover the untold stories of the bold women who rode harder, roped faster, and stole the spotlight in early Hollywood. Since the famous "first" western movie, The Great Train Robbery, starring Broncho Billy Anderson, made its debut in 1903, cowboy heroes have continued their easily won dominance--but little has been written about the cowgirl stars and their fans. Young women looked up to independent cowgirl characters played by Barbara Stanwyck and Dale Evans in the 1940s and 1950s. Who were the stars before these women? Surprisingly, Hollywood was well-populated with leading cowgirls and real cowgirls. Early Hollywood actresses and stunt women kept the cowgirl spirit alive. They performed every conceivable feat of horsemanship and displayed professional skills coupled with their best efforts and devotion. For some of these working women, the financial rewards for their daring and athletic prowess were at least reasonable. Daughters of Daring is the story of more than a dozen trick ropers, bronc busters, and bulldoggers turned actresses who, like the early ranch women and rodeo competitors, had pluck and charm. These women performed their own stunts, riding horses at breakneck speed, firing guns, and capturing outlaws. Cowgirl actresses such as Ruth Roland, Helen Gibson, Texas Guinan, Marin Sais, Anne Little, Marie Walcamp, and Evelyn Selbie received top billing above the cowboy and his horse in hundreds of films. This is their story.
Costumers at Work
Costumers at Work: The Collaborative Creativity, Emotional Labour, and Technical Skill of Costume Creation explores the various forms of work carried out in the costume workshop by the myriads of skilled professionals who transform ideas and sketches into the wearable costumes seen on stage.
The Screen Chills Companion, 1931-1939
This first volume of a two-volume set covers every film released during the "first wave" of Hollywood horror (1931-1939), providing 74 chilling entries with important historical context, frightening facts and terrifying trivia. Each entry supplies a detailed production history (derived from trade-publication reports), contemporary press hype, cast, scenario, critiques and behind-the-scenes production tidbits. Postscripts detailing noteworthy events that followed a picture's theatrical run, such as sequels or award nominations, also are featured. An appendix presents a full roster of horror films that came out of New York instead of Hollywood. This complete history of the first wave of Hollywood horror is thoroughly illustrated and meticulously documented.
A History of Intimacy Professionals in Entertainment
A History of Intimacy Professionals in Entertainment is the first book that explores the evolution of intimacy coordinators, choreographers and directors in the performing arts, highlighting the history of their critical role in fostering safe(r) and respectful environments on set and in theaters.
Between the Layers
The Spiderwoman Theatre, the longest-running Indigenous theatre company in North America has heralded the revolutionary methodology of Storyweaving for generations of Indigenous artists. Storyweaving is a distinct methodology that governs the dramaturgical structure and performed transmission of the company's plays on the contemporary stage. The practice of Storyweaving predates written history. It has been (and remains) specific to tribal storytellers across the continent. The reclamation, then, of this aesthetic legacy by contemporary Indigenous storytellers is a crucial act of recovery. Jill Carter, an Anishinaabe-Ashkenazi theatre-worker and scholar, examines the process and development of Storyweaving. She studies how Storyweaving imagines and architects a functional framework that is being adopted and adapted by artists from myriad nations to create works (on the page and stage) that facilitate the healing, transformation, and survivance of their communities. Between the Layers pays respects to the teachers and visionaries that moulded this practice and encourages future generations to continue its legacy, while making a much-needed contribution to the study of Indigenous theatre and performance.In its painstaking documentation of the Storyweaving artform, Between the Layers refuses the devaluation, erasure, and suppression of Indigenous culture, while contributing to the dissemination and celebration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
Dealer’s Choice
Play the man, not the cardsSunday night. Stephen hosts a weekly poker game in the basement of his failing London restaurant. All the usual suspects are there; the chef, the waiters, the errant son...but tonight a stranger has come to play.Patrick Marber's acclaimed 1995 debut won the Evening Standard Award (Best Comedy) and the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award (Best West End Play). Dealer's Choice has since been performed in more than 50 cities across the world.This updated edition with a new introduction by Patrick Marber was published to coincide with the 30th anniversary production at the Donmar Warehouse in April 2025.
The Pedagogic and the Performative in Indian Theatre
This book foregrounds the realm of Contemporary Indian Feminist Theatre in order to explore the inter-relationships between feminist theatrical theory, practice and its historical antecedents. The study focuses on the performance processes, training methods and pedagogical vocabulary used by four Indian women directors: Anamika Haksar, Anuradha Kapur, Kirti Jain and Tripurari Sharma. The book interprets the feminist emphasis on process as extended into actor training and rehearsal dynamics, investigating its innovations as well as limitations, while examining how successful these director-pedagogues were in bringing gendered and radical feminist sensibilities to their work in classroom spaces.
The Builders of Chinese Drama
This book provides a comprehensive overview of influential and popular Chinese drama actors and actresses, innovative directors, and emerging playwrights. It also offers insights into the features of Chinese stage design and the most prominent theatres in China, highlighting their role in the development of Chinese drama. Additionally, it provides a detailed description of Chinese audiences and their interactions with theatres. Furthermore, it provides a comprehensive overview of the major debates and discussions within the critical community surrounding Chinese drama.
Stupid Tv, Be More Funny
This comprehensive account of the meteoric rise of The Simpsons combines incisive pop culture criticism and interviews with the show's creative team that take readers inside the making of an American phenomenon during its most influential decade, the 1990s. "The best Simpsons book ever."―Alan Sepinwall​, Rolling Stone's chief television critic and author of The Soprano Sessions and TV (The Book) The Simpsons is an American institution. But its status as an occasionally sharp yet ultimately safe sitcom that's still going after 33 years on the air undercuts its revolutionary origins. The early years of the animated series didn't just impact Hollywood, they changed popular culture. It was a show that altered the way we talked around the watercooler, in school hallways, and on the campaign trail, by bridging generations with its comedic sensibility and prescient cultural commentary. In Stupid TV, Be More Funny, writer Alan Siegel reveals how the first decade of the show laid the groundwork for the series' true influence. He explores how the show's rise from 1990 to 1998 intertwined with the supposedly ascendent post-Cold War America, turning Fox into the juggernaut we know today, simultaneously shaking its head at America's culture wars while finding itself in the middle of them. By packing the book with anecdotes from icons like Conan O'Brien and Yeardley Smith, Siegel alaso provides readers with an unparalleled look inside the making of the show. Through interviews with the show's legendary staff and whip-smart analysis, Siegel charts how The Simpsons developed its singular sensibility throughout the '90s, one that was at once groundbreakingly subversive for a primetime cartoon and shockingly wholesome. The result is a definitive history of The Simpsons' most essential decade.
A Theatre of Powerlessness
Over the course of Edit Kaldor's Inventory of Powerlessness, developed and performed in four European cities (Amsterdam, Berlin, Poznan, Prague) between 2013-16, a range of situations, states and feelings - from quotidian frustrations to extremes of affliction, disadvantage and oppression - were brought into the collective setting of the theatre as spoken testimony. Meanwhile, a cumulative and archivable database or 'inventory' of powerlessness and its contemporary intersections was projected on stage, generated live by the participants at each performance. Thus, individual accounts of powerlessness were placed in relation to others, as acts of living knowledge and as claim upon the shared articulation that theatrical working together can foster. This book, departing from but not confined to the example of Inventory, explores contemporary ways of making and performing that bring marginalised knowledges into appearance and action. The book is not only for students of theatre, performance and art, but for anyone looking to develop ways of processing their experiences of affliction, injustice and violence in a collective setting. The book begins with an in-depth account of the Inventory of Powerlessness theatre project. Analysis of its production processes and dramaturgical strategies is set alongside the voices of several of the participants as well as other collaborators and people associated with the project, focusing on the 'acts of knowledge' that are performed as connections are made and shared - in the contingency of live performance - between diverse life-affecting experiences. A section of commissioned essays explores the knowledge-generating potential of the contemporary stage through the same optic of powerlessness and marginalised experience worked through an international range of examples.
The Post-Zombie
The living dead have come a long way from the shambling corpses depicted by George A. Romero. While traditional zombie monsters continue to flourish--thanks in part to the ongoing popularity of The Walking Dead universe--the global community now features reanimated zombies, resurrected zombies, protagonist zombies, robotic zombies, romantic zombies, fake zombies, zombie-adjacent monsters, and post-zombie zombies. This collection of scholarly essays considers recent and contemporary examples of zombies in fiction, literature, popular culture, and politics from around the world and makes the case that, because of the evolution of the undead, the zombie remains an important allegorical feature of horror fiction, satire, and ideological perspectives.
An Actor Prepares
2025 Facsimile of the 1936 Edition. This work is the first volume of Stanislavski's trilogy on the art of acting; it explains the art of acting in semi-fiction form. Fusing psychological realism and expressionism, his exploratory exercises teach actors to evoke past emotions that draw out their vulnerability. Stanislavski here introduces such concepts as the "magic if," "emotion memory," the "unbroken line" and many more now famous rehearsal aids. This classic manual is written from the viewpoint of fictional actors taking lessons from a director (based on Stanislavski). Through the student's mistakes, questions, revelations, and struggles, Stanislavski teaches the actor about the stage, truth, and life itself. Contents: The first test -- When acting is an art -- Action -- Imagination -- Concentration of attention -- Relaxation of muscles -- Units and objectives -- Faith and a sense of truth -- Emotion memory -- Communion -- Adaptation -- Inner motive forces -- The unbroken line -- The inner creative state -- The super-objective -- On the threshold of the subconscious.
The Adventures of Teddy and The Order of The Bear
Step into a world of magic, imagination, and heartfelt adventure in The Adventure of Teddy and The Order of The Bear. Written by acclaimed author and theatrical director Tullio Barrecchia, this beautifully crafted children's story is more than just a tale-it's a journey of courage, kindness, and self-discovery.Join Teddy, a lovable young bear with a heart full of wonder, as he embarks on an extraordinary quest guided by Bee and the wise voices of The Order of the Bear. Along the way, Teddy learns about bravery, friendship, alchemy, and the incredible power of believing in oneself. Blending Arthurian legend with playful storytelling and interactive coloring elements, this unique book invites young readers not only to enjoy the story but to become a part of it, one crayon stroke at a time.Perfect for children aged 5 to 10, this book is ideal for shared family reading, classroom inspiration, or imaginative solo exploration. With rich themes of empathy, creativity, and environmental awareness, The Adventure of Teddy and The Order of The Bear is a timeless tale that will spark young hearts and minds-encouraging every child to become their own kind of hero.
The Adventures of Teddy and The Order of The Bear
Step into a world of magic, imagination, and heartfelt adventure in The Adventure of Teddy and The Order of The Bear. Written by acclaimed author and theatrical director Tullio Barrecchia, this beautifully crafted children's story is more than just a tale, it's a journey of courage, kindness, and self-discovery.Join Teddy, a lovable young bear with a heart full of wonder, as he embarks on an extraordinary quest guided by Bee and the wise voices of The Order of the Bear. Along the way, Teddy learns about bravery, friendship, alchemy, and the incredible power of believing in oneself. Blending Arthurian legend with playful storytelling and interactive coloring elements, this unique book invites young readers not only to enjoy the story but to become a part of it. One crayon stroke at a time.Perfect for children aged 5 to 10, this book is ideal for shared family reading, classroom inspiration, or imaginative solo exploration. With rich themes of empathy, creativity, and environmental awareness, The Adventure of Teddy and The Order of The Bear is a timeless tale that will spark young hearts and minds-encouraging every child to become their own kind of hero.
Identity, Culture, and the Science Performance Volume 2
Volume 2 of Identity, Culture, and the Science Performance investigates performances that illuminate the hidden recesses and inscrutable mysteries of the natural and human-made worlds. While the first volume of this series prioritizes public, outward-facing, and activist work at the intersections of art and science, this volume considers performances of localized, concealed, inexplicable, or intimate phenomena, from the closed-door procedures of biomedical trials to the impacts of climate change. Interdisciplinary science dialogues have long been shaped by the cultures and identity communities in which they arise and circulate. The essays, interviews, and creative works included here not only expose the historical and contemporary harms created by exclusive and prejudicial processes in art and science, they also contemplate how a diverse, inclusive body of science performers might help deepen how we "see" the unseen forces of our universe, contribute to novel scientific understandings, and disrupt disciplinary hierarchies long dominated by white men of privilege. This collection expands upon extant scholarship on theatre and science by foregrounding identity as a crucial thematic and representational element within past and present performances of science. Featuring interviews with science-integrative artists such as Lauren Gundersen (The Half-Life of Marie Curie) and Kim TallBear (Native American DNA) as well as creative works by playwrights Chantal Bilodeau and Claudia Barnett, among others, Identity, Culture, and the Science Performance, Volume 2: From the Curious to the Quantum proposes shifts in perspective and procedure necessary to establish and maintain sustainable cultures of science and art.
The Sense-Ability Ensemble’s Guide to Creating Theatre for Audiences that are Neurodiverse
This practical handbook provides guidance on how to create theatre for audiences that are neurodiverse and explores the journey of the Sense-Ability Ensemble in its quest to create theatre from the ground up for these audiences.
Collaborative Performance for Social Justice
This engaging book offers a broad spectrum of collaborative, accessible performance-based practices to promote social justice and activist communication in the college classroom and campus, and local communities. It is essential for scholars and practitioners of communication, theater and performance studies, and more.
A Guide to (Short) Documentary Filmmaking
Using examples and hard-earned experiences from the Author's courses and lectures at the esteemed MFA in Documentary Film Program at Stanford University, this book explores what is unique about the short-form documentary and guides the reader through the process - from ideation to completion and distribution.
Milestones in Queer US Theatre
This introduction to queer theatre and performance in the United States explores the pioneering artists that have shaped this ever-changing field across the past two centuries, through ten key moments and movements.Designed for weekly use in queer and LGBTQ+ theatre courses, the ten chosen milestones move chronologically from nineteenth century shifts in the understanding of homosexuality through the queer postmodernist avant-garde to the rise of intersectionality and recognition of trans identities. This clear, dynamic framework uses 'queer' as a flexible and intersectional term, addressing sexualities and sexual identities, the people and groups who claim them, and the practices that challenge heteronormative structures.Milestones are a range of accessible textbooks, breaking down the need-to-know moments in the social, cultural, political, and artistic development of foundational subject areas.
The Training of Noh Actors and The Dove^n
First Published in 1998. This is the second volume of Mask: A Release if Acting Resources, and David Griffiths provides a detailed and sensitive view of the Japanese Noh theatre: historically, philosophically (with an evaluation of Zeami's treatises) and in respect of the rigorous practicalities of Noh training. The latter is given particular authority and insight because of the access Griffiths had to Noh actors in training and performance. Greatly enhanced with the author's illustrations, this volume gives one of the most accessible introductions to Noh that is available in English. Appended to the descriptive and analytic material is a short play, The Dove, written by Griffiths (and subsequently professionally performed) described as 'unashamedly' acknowledging its Noh influence. This one-woman price is a sensitive and evocative drama with subtle references to its cultural source. Is potential as an exercise in mask work is excellent.
Dramaturgy of Sex on Stage in Contemporary Theatre
This book explores the dramaturgy of sex in contemporary works for the stage in the social, cultural and historical context of the time and place during which they were written and performed.
Delsarte System Of Oratory
Unlock the secrets of eloquence and expression with the timeless "Delsarte System of Oratory," a masterpiece that has captivated audiences for generations. Once lost to time, this invaluable guide to the art of communication is now beautifully restored and republished by Alpha Editions, making it a must-have collector's item and cultural treasure. Dive into the revolutionary teachings of Fran ois Delsarte, whose insights into gesture, voice, and emotion have shaped the world of oratory and performance. This edition is not just a reprint; it is a lovingly restored piece of history, offering readers a rare glimpse into the techniques that have empowered speakers and performers to captivate audiences with grace and power. Whether you're a casual reader, a student of the arts, or a collector of classic literature, this book promises to enrich your understanding of human expression. Experience the enduring wisdom of Delsarte, preserved for today's and future generations, and transform the way you communicate with the world. Don't miss the chance to own this exquisite edition a true testament to the art of oratory.
Tainted Souls
This booklet contains a number of short plays that I used (in various forms) through my 2021-2023 Fringe tours of a show initially called 'Tales Of Tainted Ma-at' to finally arrive at 'Tales Of Tainted Souls' as the show developed.The theme combines my love of ancient Egyptian literature along with something that I became hooked on during the COVID isolation a couple of years before: Tales Of The Unexpected. This was a TV series that initially ran from the late 1970's to mid 1983 in the UK. The first series was written and introduction by the writer Roald Dahl and those greatly inspired my twisted sense of mystery and the macabre at the time I first saw them as a child. During the COVID period I spotted them being rerun and fell in love with them once again.While I had a show centred around established ancient Egyptian literature (as a storyteller) I wanted something original and the idea struck me to merge that style of plot development with my love for ancient Egypt which ultimately lead to theses. The scope for twisted macabre was wide and I formulated around six short stories that I performed as short 10-15min stories for those fringe festivals with a one later becoming a fully cast radio play.I gathered my initial ideas from source material referred to as the 'Instructional Texts', these were a set of guiding principles or morals that a number of scribes, and in some cases Pharaoh, had laid down for leading the idea life. These morals provided a pivot for each story to send a character or more over the edge and transgress. Now, in the sprit of the Dahl's work, the idea is to throw as many redirections in as possible in as short space of time which as a writer is a very enjoyable exercise, and for the audience can be quite exciting and surprising. I relished the writing - and the performance too!
Of Kings and Clowns
This book examines the transformations Egyptian theatre has undergone since 1967.Through detailed analyses of the plays, the book investigates the ways Egyptian theatre represents, formulates, and imagines political and cultural leadership and, by implication, enacts its own leadership. Alongside the work of established playwrights, such as Yusuf Idris, Abul-ʿEla El-Salamouny, Fathia El-ʿAssal and Lenin El-Ramly, it also discusses the input in theatre of a younger generation, reflecting the new transformations in Egyptian theatre following the 2011 revolution. Relating the theoretical underpinnings of its analyses to theoretical discussions by Egyptian playwrights, the book contributes to current English-language scholarship in theatre studies, by providing a discourse largely absent from it. Considering the growing sense in English-language academia on the need for research and education beyond the Western canon this book offers an important addition to the study resources.This book will interest both scholars and students who study the Arab world, and researchers and students with an interest in cultural studies, more specifically twentieth- and twenty-first-century theatre, and literature studies. The book's specific focus on political theatre and its gender perspective make it also of interest to the fields of political and gender studies.
Exploring Character Through Structural Metaphor
Exploring Character Through Structural Metaphor will help performers discover new and valuable insights into the characters they play. Grounded in a contemporary approach to understanding and applying the power of metaphor, it offers a practical guide for both actors and directors. This book introduces the idea of metaphor as a way of thinking rather than simply as clever comparison or figurative language. It demonstrates limitations of ways metaphor has traditionally been used in character development and presents a method for applying structural metaphor to discover rich, in-depth character insights. For directors, the model can serve as an option for guiding character analysis that is less individualistic and actor-specific and more wholistic and cast-inclusive, promoting stronger overall performance unity and production cohesion. In addition to offering a clear, followable guide for character analysis, the authors draw on personal experience to vividly demonstrate how applying this method for character analysis could impact performance and production. This book will be a useful addition to an actor's or director's set of character development resources.
Playwriting with Purpose
Playwriting with Purpose: A Guide and Workbook for Playwrights, Second Edition provides a revised and greatly expanded holistic approach to playwriting from an award-winning playwright and professor.This book incorporates craft lessons, scenes for study, and concrete guidance in both the art and business of playwriting. The author takes readers through the entire creative process, from creating characters and writing dialogue to revising and producing your play. Each chapter includes incisive craft lessons, provocative writing prompts, examples from plays, tips from working artists, reading recommendations, and more. Thoroughly revised, new features to this edition include: Vastly expanded sections on structure, world building, business of playwriting, writing for television and film, and more New writing exercises and pro tips from working playwrights in each chapter An exploration of art and craft through a new selection of international plays Shorter chapters with more subject headings to make it easier to find the exact craft lesson or writing prompt you want when you want it Playwriting with Purpose gives writers and students the tools to succeed in today's theater industry.
The Routledge Companion to Performance and Medicine
The Routledge Companion to Performance and Medicine addresses the proliferation of practices that bridge performance and medicine in the contemporary moment.
