The Masque of the Red Death
The Masque of the Red Death (1964), the seventh collaboration between producer-director Roger Corman and horror icon Vincent Price, became the crowning achievement for both men, their masterpiece. After the critical and commercial success of House of Usher in 1960, Corman fervently desired to adapt Edgar Allan Poe's story, 'The Masque of the Red Death' as his next project, but the tale took three years to finally become, not Corman's second Poe film, but his second to last. Its long development benefitted the end result, and the story of its making reveals the persistence and vision of Corman, the artist and entrepreneur of classic horror. In this Devil's Advocate, Steve Haberman takes an auteurist approach to the film with Corman as the ultimate author of the work. He explores the emergence of Corman's themes and techniques through directorial control and compares them with the intentions and concerns of the story's original creator, Poe. In his research, Haberman secured both drafts of the script, the first by Charles Beaumont and the last by R. Wright Campbell, consulted published interviews and met with Corman. The result illuminates not only the film but the profound and profoundly dark world views of both Roger Corman and Edgar Allan Poe.
Nature
Nature is a modern variation of the legend of Brigadoon. Its enchantment transported to a valley in Sussex. Two major themes entwine: Obsession and Transformation. Obsession is the abduction of a young, society artist (Fay) from a London Park by a ruthless businessman (Billy Bricks) who then pursues a charm offensive of amusing homily stories. However, the young woman has prior knowledge of Bricks because of a secret shared by her late mother, Lizzie. Transformation is in the form of a valley that behaves as a single, conscious entity: it lures, manipulates and alters the destiny of all its inhabitants. The play, with visionary aspects, moves from thwarted desire and bitter truth to human sacrifice in the grandeur of Nature.
Film Stardom in South East Asia
Throughout Southeast Asia, film stars hold an important place in popular culture. They feature prominently in magazines and newspapers, on billboards and cinema marquees, at public events and premieres, and on the internet and social media. Southeast Asian cinemas have built their own distinctive star systems, which have produced a host of successful icons. These stars often possess the features of stardom commonly noted in film scholarship, such as glamour and charisma, while simultaneously offering nationally and regionally specific inflections of the phenomenon, embodying local tastes, values and ideologies. Stars such as Ananda Everingham in Thailand, P. Ramlee in Malaysia, and Nora Aunor in the Philippines, have all reached significant levels of fame in their respective countries. And yet, there is little academic work focusing on Southeast Asia's stars. This book addresses this neglect by examining how stars shape the marketing, business and economics of their industries, contribute to the meanings and popularity of their films, and give insight into the social and political contexts of life in Southeast Asia.
Performance Making
Surveying how Performance as a form has evolved as a distinct artistic sector to where it is today, Performance Making: a pedagogy for precarious times provides insight into the impact the artform has had across the creative sector and argues for its defence in higher education today.Drawing on over 40+ years' worth of experience as artist and academic, Anna Furse interrogates the ways in which the practice of Performance is truly interdisciplinary, offering a specific creative and critical practice approach. Chapters address the neo-liberal turn and its effect on culture; the history of the emergence of the genre within Performance Studies; the underlying political and cultural message of Performance as independent and necessary; wider philosophical and critical theoretical thinking that can support innovation within the field; and the key principles in the creation of live work such as space, site, scenography, the body, collaboration, and composition. Each chapter includes an essay, case studies, and exercises, empowering students to apply critical thinking to their own work.Focusing on developing creative-critical methodologies in Performance Making at postgraduate level for international cohorts, this textbook will equip students, instructors, and practitioners to contextualise and enrich their Performance practice and leadership.
Amrapali
The Play Amrapali is based on a famous story of the Buddhist period in India. Generally, many stories and characters, as enshrined in the great epics of the Mahabharat and the Ramayan of India, are creatively transferred and have wider acceptability and readership among the public. The incidents of Buddhist and Jain texts scripted in Pali and Prakrit languages strongly impact contemporary life in society and literature. While reviewing the literature of Bauddha Bhikshunis (female mendicants), I came across Ambapali, a Courtesan (Bride of the City) of Vaishali. There was a small state, Vaishali, in North India two thousand and six hundred years ago. It was the Sangha-governed Republic. A vast mango orchard was on the outskirts of this city. One day, while wandering, the mango grove's watchman was startled to see an abandoned newborn girl beneath a mango tree. As per the approval of the state council, the issueless watchman nourished and nurtured the girl. When she found the child under the mango tree, she was named after Amrapali/Ambapali/Amba.Like a celestial nymph, Amrapali became a young nubile girl known for her beauty and charm. She was divinely graced. She was second to none in dancing and singing. Having participated in the Annual Dance Programme, Ambapali was declared the 'Royal Court Dancer' by the State Republic. Because of her extraordinary beauty, the Merchants, the Barons, and the members of the State Council started fighting among themselves to be with her. So, the state Board of Council announced the Courtesan (Bride of the City) for the city's welfare. Every male in the town would have the right to spend time with her.The anecdote of Amrapali's beauty and dance performance of sublime order had been spread worldwide. The insolent Emperor of Magadha, the enemy state of Vaishali Republic, Bimbisara, had disguised himself to enter the palace of Ambapali and received hospitality as a guest for seven days. When the State Council of Vaishali came to know about the matter, it immediately tried to arrest King Bimbisara; Ambapali helped him escape the spot. Then, the love story of Bimbisara and Amrapali was brought to the limelight. The State Council accused Ambapali of developing a love relationship with the King of the enemy state. On the other side, the King of Magadha Bimbisara fought with the Vaishali Republic to marry Ambapali and won the state. However, Ambapali showed hesitation in moving to Magadha and leaving Vaishali. At this time, the most compassionate Lord Buddha reached the city. Ambapali surrendered at the feet of Tathagata Buddha and started to lead the life of a female mendicant with the hope of getting nirvana (Salvation).
Kartemquin Films
How filmmaker-philosophers brought the dream of making documentaries and strengthening democracy to award-winning reality--with help from nuns, gang members, skateboarders, artists, disability activists, and more. The evolution of Kartemquin Films--Peabody, Emmy, and Sundance-awarded and Oscar-nominated makers of such hits as Hoop Dreams and Minding the Gap--is also the story of U.S. independent documentary film over the last seventy years. Patricia Aufderheide reveals the untold story of how Kartemquin developed as an institution that confronts the brutal realities of the industry and society while empowering people to claim their right to democracy. Kartemquin filmmakers, inspired by pragmatic philosopher John Dewey, made their studio a Chicago-area institution. Activists for a more public media, they boldly confronted in their own productions the realities of gender, race, and class. They negotiated the harsh terms and demands of commercial media, from 16mm through the streaming era, while holding fast to their democratic vision. Drawing on archival research, interviews, and personal experience, Aufderheide tells an inspiring story of how to make media that matters in a cynical world.
Theatre in Towns
Theatre in Towns offers a contemporary perspective on the role of theatre in the cultural life of towns in England. Exploring volunteer-led, professional and community theatres, this book investigates the rich and diverse ways that theatres in towns serve their locality and connect audiences beyond their geographical borders.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space 2025 Wall Calendar
The official Killer Klowns from Outer Space 2025 Wall Calendar brings you twelve months of full-color madness from the movie, featuring everyone's favorite murderous aliens who look like clowns. Horror. Hilarity. Popcorn guns. The Killer Klowns from Outer Space 2025 Wall Calendar captures the violent, one-of-a-kind world of the 1988 kult klassic film in twelve iconic images of Jumbo, Spiky, Rudy, and the rest. Perfect as a gift for any fan of the film or classic horror, and a terrifying companion for anyone afraid of clowns. Featuring 12 iconic images from the film Includes full-color stickers for your computer, notebook, or water bottle! Bonus spread for September-December 2024 Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Includes major official world holidays Includes moon phases Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches
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Invisible Ink
For nearly two decades, Invisible Ink has been the go-to guide for storytellers worldwide. Used by industry giants like Pixar Animation Studios, Cirque du Soleil, Microsoft, Sony Interactive, Disney Feature Animation, and many more, this book has cemented Brian McDonald's reputation as a globally respected expert in storytelling. This updated 2nd Edition brings even more invaluable insights from the award-winning filmmaker and writer. For the first time, McDonald shares new concepts from his acclaimed classes, including a deep dive into "writing from the inside out," the core principle of building stories from the message you want to convey. Learn to craft compelling narratives, engaging characters, and impactful dialogue, all rooted in the natural way people tell stories. Brian McDonald, a sought-after speaker, story consultant and cohost of the award-winning podcast You Are a Storyteller, teaches you how to harness the power of natural storytelling without confusing jargon. Join thousands of readers who have used McDonald's techniques to create stories that resonate and endure.
The Eurovision Song Contest as a Cultural Phenomenon
Drawing from the wealth of academic literature about Eurovision written over the last two decades, this book consolidates and recognizes Eurovision's relevance in academia by analysing its contribution to different fields of study.
Raqs in the City
In the city of Cairo, certain spaces bear strong historical associations with belly dance, belly dancers, and professional entertainment in general. Azbakiyah, Imad al-Din Street, and Muhammad Ali Street were all staging grounds for innovations in Egyptian belly dance, as well as in Egyptian music, song, and theater, at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and in the Egyptian popular imagination, these places continue to be linked to entertainment and entertainers. However, research reveals that the ties binding these spaces to entertainment extend much deeper: in some cases, this relationship can be traced back to the Fatimid era. The longstanding associations between belly dance and certain Cairene spaces demand a more in-depth investigation into the nature of this historical interconnection. In this work, the author examines the relationship between belly dance space and belly dancer in the Cairo landscape over the course of the city's history, relying on a theoretical framework informed by Pierre Bourdieu's theory of practice, Michel Foucault's concept of heterotopia, and Mikhail Bakhtin's notion of the carnivalesque. This analysis reveals the mutually constituting relationship between dance, dancers, and the Cairene landscape and explains why and how certain Cairo spaces have retained their centuries-long historical associations with belly dance and its professional practitioners.
Multiplicity and Cultural Representation in Transmedia Storytelling
This book explores the relationship between multiplicity and representation of non-European and European-American cultures, with a focus on comics and superheroes.
Every Day Is A Good Day
Charlie and Deidre were young lovers, and through misunderstanding and time, have lost touch with each other. Willie is friends with each of them, and recognizes that they have much in common. Unaware of their past, he reunites them, and their friendship is rekindled. Charlie and Willie have been friends for many years, writing, directing, and acting together in the theatre. They reminisce about their experiences, and the loss of people they have known. Willie fears that they will all be forgotten, and fears that he too will be forgotten. Charlie is a writer, has traveled extensively, loves art and music, and has wonderful memories of Rome. Willie is a man of the soil, a common man, and the best friend one could have. Deidre has lived a varied international life, including living in Rome, and has become friends with Willie through mutual interests and experiences. Together they relive their past, confront their fears, and contemplate their uncertain individual futures. Every Day Is A Good Day is about the fear of being forgotten, about memories and remembering, about loss, illness, death, hope, and caring. It speaks of friendship and rebirth. Above all else, it is about the power of love.
Australian Metatheatre on Page and Stage
This book offers the first major discussion of metatheatre in Australian drama of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. It highlights metatheatre's capacity to illuminate the wider social, cultural and artistic contexts in which plays have been produced.
The Many Lives of The Purge
With a worldwide box office of more than a half-billion dollars, The Purge franchise has become one of the top horror franchises in film history, with many reviewers wowed by the concept of the series and differentiating on the execution. With five films and a TV show (and another film possibly in the works), the series seems unstoppable. The franchise's main concept taps into underlying tensions throughout America. The vast differences between the films are largely due to the ever-changing casts, including actors, writers, and directors, so that each film has its own unique commentary, sometimes getting right at the nerve of social issues that seem to be best discussed in fictional worlds' metaphors and parables. Acclaimed film and television critics and horror scholars such as Dale Bailey, Jason V. Brock, Chesya Burke, Lisa Morton, Katherine A. Troyer, and Kevin J. Wetmore give a wide range of analyses of just what The Purge films are saying about modern-day America and the world. Essays in the collection examine politics, violence, Trump, Freud, class issues, feminism, race, and more.
Minority Report
Charting new territory in filmmaking technologies and Steven Spielberg's oeuvre, Minority Report (2002) portrays a dystopian near-future that comments on our increasingly science-fictional world and pays homage to the history of SF cinema. In this comprehensive monograph, D. Harlan Wilson recounts the film's inception, production, reception, and afterlife since its release in 2002 while depicting it as a symptom of contemporary media pathology, post-9/11 paranoia, consumer-capitalist aggression, religious mania, and above all, the screen culture that has come to define the human condition. At the same time, Wilson explores the many self-reflexive flourishes that render the movie a commentary on Spielberg's style and the precession of the SF genre.
Reanimating Grief
Reanimating grief is a wide-ranging study of the poetics of bereavement in theatre, literature and song. It examines the way cultural works reanimate the dead in the form of ghosts, memories or scenes of mourning, and uses critical and creative writing to express grief's subjectivity and uniqueness. It covers classic texts from Greek tragedy and Shakespeare to works by Anton Chekhov, Samuel Beckett, Enda Walsh, Sally Rooney and Maggie O'Farrell. The book argues that the return of the dead in theatre and fiction is an act of memorial and an expression of love that illustrates the relationship between art, enchantment and impossibility.
Circle It, Andy Griffith Facts, Word Search, Puzzle Book
Whistle Back to Mayberry with The Andy Griffith Show Facts!Relive the warmth and simplicity of small-town life with our Large Print Andy Griffith Facts Word Search Puzzle Book. Perfect for fans of classic television and puzzle enthusiasts alike, this book offers a heartwarming journey through the world of The Andy Griffith Show.Rediscover the CharmEach page unveils fascinating facts about The Andy Griffith Show-from its endearing characters and memorable episodes to behind-the-scenes stories and the show's lasting impact on American culture. Bolded keywords within the engaging narratives are cleverly hidden in word search puzzles on the opposite page, providing hours of entertainment and mental stimulation.Feel the NostalgiaReconnect with the wholesome humor and life lessons that made The Andy Griffith Show a timeless classic. As you uncover hidden words and revisit cherished moments, experience a sense of joy, nostalgia, and comfort. Sharpen your mind and enhance your cognitive abilities while indulging in a hobby that brings satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.Easy on the EyesWith large print and a reader-friendly layout, immerse yourself comfortably in a seamless reading and puzzle-solving experience.Whether you're a lifelong fan of Sheriff Andy Taylor and the folks of Mayberry or new to their delightful stories, this book promises a blend of excitement, nostalgia, and happiness. It's more than just a puzzle book-it's a celebration of community, kindness, and the enduring legacy of one of television's most beloved shows.Get your copy today and enjoy a heartwarming journey to mental fitness!Explore More of Our Exciting TitlesContinue your journey with our other engaging word search puzzle books: - Elvis Presley Facts Word Search Puzzle Book, - Donny Osmond Facts Word Search Puzzle Book, - Gunsmoke Facts Word Search Puzzle Book, - Dolly Parton Facts Word Search Puzzle Book, and - The Beatles Facts Word Search Puzzle Book.Discover these titles and continue your adventure in entertainment, nostalgia, and mental stimulation!
Eastern Heroes Jackie Chan Special (Softback) Bumper Edition
BONUS EDITION WITH 22 EXTRA PAGESIn a world where stars fade as swiftly as they rise, there's a luminous beacon that has endured, flickering with unmatched brilliance across six remarkable decades. Today, as the sun rises to greet another April day, we join hands and hearts to celebrate the incomparable Jackie Chan, a titan of cinema whose boundless energy, unparalleled skill, and infectious charm have woven a tapestry of joy that spans generations.For over sixty decades, Jackie has been more than an entertainer; he's been a guiding light, a symbol of perseverance, and a testament to the power of passion. From the dazzling choreography of his martial arts mastery to the heartfelt depth of his performances, Jackie has captivated audiences worldwide, transcending cultural boundaries with each graceful leap and every heart-pounding stunt.Yet, amidst the applause and accolades, Jackie remains the humblest of heroes, his dedication to his craft as unwavering as the mountains that have borne witness to his journey. With each passing year, he continues to defy the constraints of age, embodying the spirit of youthfulness and vitality that knows no bounds.As we gather to honor this cinematic legend, let us not only celebrate his remarkable achievements but also reflect on the profound impact he has had on our lives. Through laughter and tears, action and adventure, Jackie Chan has gifted us with moments of pure magic, reminding us that dreams are meant to be chased and obstacles are meant to be overcome.So, here's to Jackie Chan, a beacon of inspiration, a paragon of perseverance, and a true master of his craft. May his light continue to shine brightly, illuminating the path for countless dreamers yet to come. Happy birthday, Jackie - may your days be filled with as much joy and wonder as you have given to the world. This issue as a 22 page extra poster gallery
Circle It, James Bond 007 Facts, Word Search, Puzzle Book
Enter the World of Espionage with James Bond 007 Facts!Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of the world's most famous spy with our Large Print James Bond 007 Facts Word Search Puzzle Book. Perfect for fans of action, intrigue, and puzzle enthusiasts alike, this book offers an exciting journey through the legacy of James Bond.Discover the SecretsEach page unveils fascinating facts about James Bond-from iconic films and memorable characters to behind-the-scenes stories and the franchise's impact on cinema and culture. Bolded keywords within the engaging narratives are cleverly hidden in word search puzzles on the opposite page, providing hours of entertainment and mental stimulation.Feel the ThrillRevisit the high-stakes missions, exotic locations, and sophisticated gadgets that have captivated audiences for decades. As you uncover hidden words and relive unforgettable moments, experience a sense of excitement, nostalgia, and adventure. Sharpen your mind and enhance your cognitive abilities while indulging in a hobby that brings joy and a sense of accomplishment.Easy on the EyesWith large print and a reader-friendly layout, immerse yourself comfortably in a seamless reading and puzzle-solving experience.Whether you're a lifelong fan of James Bond or new to the world of espionage, this book promises a blend of excitement, nostalgia, and happiness. It's more than just a puzzle book-it's a celebration of style, action, and the enduring legacy of one of cinema's most iconic characters.Get your copy today and embark on a mission of discovery and mental fitness!Explore More of Our Exciting TitlesContinue your journey with our other engaging word search puzzle books: - Elvis Presley Facts Word Search Puzzle Book, - Donny Osmond Facts Word Search Puzzle Book, - Gunsmoke Facts Word Search Puzzle Book, - Dolly Parton Facts Word Search Puzzle Book, and - The Beatles Facts Word Search Puzzle Book.Discover these titles and continue your adventure in entertainment, nostalgia, and mental stimulation!
Performing the Nonhuman
This book radically reimagines theatre/performance pedagogy and dramaturgy in response to the accelerating climate crisis.This text is founded upon the principle that the theatre is the most anthropocentric of all the arts: the means of its representation, the human figure, is identical with its conventional object, the human narrative, broadly considered. In order to respond ethically to the climate crisis, it must expand its range to include performing as/in response to the nonhuman. Conrad Alexandrowicz concisely explores theoretical approaches to the other-than-human, found in the work of, among others, Jane Bennett, Timothy Morton, Rosi Braidotti, and Cary Wolfe. The implications of this move are far-reaching and commence with displacing realism from its traditional position of dominance. The practices of 20th century physical theatre visionaries such as Tadeusz Kantor, Jacques Lecoq, and Jerzy Grotowski are revisited and reconsidered for their applicability to forms of theatre that might serve the needs of establishing storytelling deriving from nonhuman phenomena. This logically leads to the matter of responding appropriately to Indigenous ways of knowing and being. The work finds guidance in Indigenous, pre-scientific ways of knowing and being, such as those articulated by Robin Wall Kimmerer (Braiding Sweetgrass, 2013). In contemplating our kinship with vegetative life, the work finds inspiration in the latest research into the ways tree communities communicate, collaborate, and share resources, including the work of Suzanne Simard (Finding the Mother Tree, 2021). It next imagines transformations in how theatre is situated, delivered, and received and considers the ways in which the performer/spectator binary may have to be reconfigured, with particular reference to Grotowski's experiments in participatory theatre. It poses an even more provocative question: is such theorized performance work pointing in the direction of some re-imagined version of ritual and ceremony that may find antecedents in pre-Christian European belief and practice? Finally, it locates such eco-theatre in the realm of healing: climate anxiety, depression, and grief on the part of instructors, students, and artists will require us to consider and activate the healing power of the art form; perhaps, the core purpose of all the arts will shift to support the need to generate solace in times of fear, anger, and uncertainty.This book is intended for instructors, both scholars and performance pedagogues, in theatre and performance studies, as well as graduate and undergraduate students in these areas.
America and Europe’s Greatest Jugglers
America and Europe's Greatest Jugglers was a booklet distributed by Edward Van Wyck, one of America's first juggling prop manufacturers. It includes images and press information for a variety of performers working in the West at the turn of the century.
Memory
Memory is compilation of scholarly chapters by authors of global reputation in the arts therapies.This international publication reflects the theme of the 16th International Conference of the European Consortium for Arts Therapies (ECArTE), held in Vilnius, Lithuania. Questions of memory go to the very heart of our making sense of the world. This book brings together wide-ranging chapters, which address the question of memory, designed to stimulate understanding and debate in contemporary arts therapy education, practice and research.Writers from Canada, Estonia, Germany, Iceland, Lebanon, Lithuania, Spain, the UK and the US combine to create a topical publication, incorporating diverse and current thinking in art therapy, dance movement therapy, dramatherapy and music therapy. In this innovative compilation, authors offer different cultural perspectives on the conception of memory which informs epistemology across the field of arts therapy.This book will be of interest and relevance to those in the arts therapy community and to a broader readership, including students and professionals in the disciplines of psychology, sociology, psychotherapy, the arts, medicine, integrated health and education.
A Lowcountry Novel
This is the final installment of Screenplays for Lowcountry Series
Songs of Tagore
This book brings the Tagore's unique music - Rabindrasangit - to a global audience, with a lucid introduction by Ananda Lal as well as selected songs in international transcription and English translation.
To Stage or Not to Stage Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore (1861‒1941) was a prolific playwright with more than thirty plays to his credit. He is also known for his life-long, passionate engagement with theatre, first at Jorasanko and then at Santiniketan, in multiple roles as actor, director, singer, musician. However, during his own life-time and even after his demise, his experimental plays have proved challenging for directors to stage. Time and again they have been written off as unstageable by prominent theatre makers. Further complications have arisen from the presence of a spectre of authority around Tagore and his plays often promoted by Visva-Bharati, the institution he founded and which held the copyright of his works till 2001. This book travels through time and space intending to untangle the enigma presented by Tagore's plays. The book on one hand immerses itself into the archive of Tagore's plays and his dramaturgy of them in order to problematize the ways in which they have been interpreted. On the other, it also engages with productions of Tagore's plays during and after his life-time to understand the challenges directors have faced while staging them and the strategies they have embraced to circumvent them. While performing a subjective critical reading of the Tagore theatre-archive, an underlying objective of the book remains to understand the very concept of the archive, as it manifests itself in contemporary dramatic theatre.
The Technique of Acting
Take a Master Class from the Woman Who Taught America's Greatest Actors"Acting is stubborn work, necessitating constant attention and a rigorous schedule. It is not for geniuses. It is for people who work step-by-step. While there is no recipe for acting, it does follow a sequence of principles. The ideas and exercises that follow can work for you and give you the courage to fight for your development and craft. . . . More than anything, it is an actor's job to penetrate the playwright's creations-the subtleties and mysteries that the playwright's ideas contain."-from Stella Adler's introduction to The Technique of Acting.As a seminal American acting teacher of the 20th century, Stella Adler shaped the work of such acclaimed actors as Marlon Brando, Selma Hayek, Harvey Keitel, Melanie Griffith, Robert DeNiro, Benicio Del Toro, and Warren Beatty, as well as choreographers Alvin Ailey and Jerome Robbins, among others. As Brando states in his foreword, "Ms Adler presents us with an analysis of the technique of acting that is incisive, intelligent, and long overdue." The Technique of Acting is an introduction to Adler's unique approach to acting, addressing such key elements as imagination, circumstances, actions, working with text, and developing a character, and is replete with examples and exercises that concretely build skills. The book finishes with her compelling narrative of how she came to study intensively with Konstantin Stanislavski.If you love theater and love acting, this work will provide you with invaluable insight and education to both.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1648374212).
Serial Killers in Contemporary Television
This volume examines the significant increase in representations of serial killers as central characters in post 9/11 television. It will be a fascinating read for all those at the intersection of television studies, film studies, psychology, popular culture, media studies, philosophy, genre studies and horror studies.
Theatre Histories
This updated fourth edition of Theatre Histories offers a critical overview of global theatre, drama, and performance, spanning a broad wealth of world cultures and periods, integrating them chronologically or thematically, and showing how they have often interacted.Bringing together a group of scholars from a diverse range of backgrounds and approaches to the history of global theater, this introduction to theatre history places theatre into its larger historical contexts and attends to communication's role in shaping theatre. Its case studies provide deeper knowledge of selected topics in theater and drama, and its "Thinking Through Theatre Histories" boxes discuss important concepts and approaches used in the book.Features of the fully updated fourth edition include: Deeper coverage of East Asian and Latin American theater. Richer treatment of popular culture. More illustrations, photographs, and information about online resources. New case studies, include several written by authoritative scholars on the topic. Pronunciation guidance, both in the text and as audio files online. Timelines. An introduction on historiography. A website with additional case studies, a glossary, recordings of the pronunciation of important non-English terms, and instructor resources. A case studies library listing, including both those in print and online, for greater instructor choice and flexibility. This is an essential textbook for undergraduate courses in theatre history, world theatre and introduction to theatre, and anyone looking for a full and diverse account of the emergence, development, and continuing relevance of theatre to cultures and societies across the world.
Luis Valdez
Luis Valdez studies the life and work of this Chicano playwright, director, performer, and producer along with the implications of his legacy for Chicana/o/x communities and for all who engage with his work.Valdez's work broadened the scope of theater and arts in the Chicano community, and his formation of El Teatro Campesino brought together students and farmworkers. This volume highlights his professional work and writings. It offers a unique investigation of Luis Valdez, his life, his oeuvre, and his contributions to the theater in the United States and beyond. This book combines: an in-depth biographical overview of Valdez's life and career, focusing on defining experiences that set his trajectory into motion; an exploration of Valdez's key writings--the 1973 epic poem Pensamiento Serpentino and the unpublished lecture The Power of Zero which articulate his philosophy of the Theatre of the Sphere; a stylistic analysis of his key works, including Soldado Razo and Zoot Suit as well as their critical reception; and a selection of improvisation and dance-based warm-ups, embodiment exercises, and an acto writing practicum adapted to experiment with Valdez's works. As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today's students.
What’s Next
*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* A behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with compelling insights from cast and crew exploring what made the show what it was and how its impassioned commitment to service has made the series and relationships behind it endure. Step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet's Oval Office with Fitzgerald and McCormack as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew in a lively and colorful "backstage pass" to the timeless series. This intimate, in-depth reflection reveals how The West Wing was conceived, and spotlights the army of people it took to produce it, the lifelong friendships it forged, and the service it inspired. From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show's final night of filming, What's Next will delight readers with on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show's legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television. What's Next revisits beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compiles poignant and hilarious stories from the show's production; highlights initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and makes a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead.
THEATRE SPORT and the IMPROVISATION MATCH in actor training
This work investigated the relevance of improvisation work with THEATRE-SPORT and IMPROVISATION MATCH in 'stage training' and actor preparation, analyzing its component elements and the dynamics of execution and development that have been consolidated in Canada, Argentina and European countries as an artistic practice. In Brazil there are groups that work with these practices, but in the literature there is little academic research on Theater-Sport and Match. As basic frameworks for studying the importance of improvisation in actor training, the principles of Keith Johnstone's "Theater-Sport" and Gravel and Leduc's "Improvisational Match" are addressed, as well as an experience with games based on Classical Melodrama, as enhancers of the capacity for play and spontaneous flow in actor creations. It is in the 'pleasure of being present' that Theater-Sport and Improvisation Match are developed and enhanced in the player or elementary school student experimenting with theatrical experiences. And it is in this range of possibilities that theater resides, without age limits, beliefs and experiencing the here and now.
Federico Garc穩a Lorca
Lauded as one of the most important poets and playwrights of the twentieth century, Federico Garc穩a Lorca was also an accomplished theatre director with a clear process and philosophy of how drama should be staged. Directing both his own work and that of others, Lorca was also closely involved in the rehearsals for productions of many of his plays, and from his own writings and those of his collaborators, a determined agenda to stimulate audiences and renovate theatre can be seen.This is the first book in English to fully consider Lorca as a director and his rehearsal methodology. The book combines: - A biographical account of Lorca's work as a director and rehearsal leader, revealing his techniques and methods of approach texts;- An exploration of his key writings on and around theatre, drawing on his talks, play introductions, and some of the dramatic works themselves;- The first translation into English of his fragment Drag籀n;- A detailed discussion of Lorca's key productions, Lope de Vega's Fuente Ovejuna (1933) for La Barraca, and his own Yerma (1934).- Specific focus on the practical applications that we can draw from Lorca's methods, both from what survives of his own work and from the accounts of his close collaborators.As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today's student.
What Ought to Scare You
Using the Hollywood studio system (1931-1960) as a historical center, this book performs close readings of classic horror films (such as Frankenstein and Cat People) while asking the following three questions: What about this movie is weird? What does this movie think ought to scare you? If there weren't monsters in this movie, what would be wrong with these people's lives? These questions guide readers toward the uniqueness of horror films in relation to the way they are classified and the feeling of "horror" that they offer. The horror genre is a collection of culturally-shared elements--words, images, or themes used to signify or evoke horror, because they have been used that way before. Instead of treating movies as examples of the horror genre through how they evoke feelings from viewers, this book locates the meaning of horror within individual films and shows how movies make their own genealogies and complicate their own scares in an evolution of the genre. It argues that classic horror movies are forms of reception of--and resistance to--the ideas of horror that were current in their historical period. Working historically, the author traces movies' interactions with their precursors and co-conspirators to show how they are the agents of historical changes in the genre and in what we take to be horror.
The Technique of Acting
Take a Master Class from the Woman Who Taught America's Greatest Actors"Acting is stubborn work, necessitating constant attention and a rigorous schedule. It is not for geniuses. It is for people who work step-by-step. While there is no recipe for acting, it does follow a sequence of principles. The ideas and exercises that follow can work for you and give you the courage to fight for your development and craft. . . . More than anything, it is an actor's job to penetrate the playwright's creations-the subtleties and mysteries that the playwright's ideas contain."-from Stella Adler's introduction to The Technique of Acting.As a seminal American acting teacher of the 20th century, Stella Adler shaped the work of such acclaimed actors as Marlon Brando, Selma Hayek, Harvey Keitel, Melanie Griffith, Robert DeNiro, Benicio Del Toro, and Warren Beatty, as well as choreographers Alvin Ailey and Jerome Robbins, among others. As Brando states in his foreword, "Ms Adler presents us with an analysis of the technique of acting that is incisive, intelligent, and long overdue." The Technique of Acting is an introduction to Adler's unique approach to acting, addressing such key elements as imagination, circumstances, actions, working with text, and developing a character, and is replete with examples and exercises that concretely build skills. The book finishes with her compelling narrative of how she came to study intensively with Konstantin Stanislavski.If you love theater and love acting, this work will provide you with invaluable insight and education to both.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1648374417).
Empathy and Performance
Empathy and Performance advances a study of empathy and enactments of power by examining works from author-actors whose performances explore the boundaries between two kinship positions. Author Laura V. S獺ndez studies the dramatized dilemma of cultural understanding in "Our America," a notion that refers first to a collective political identity marking a common belonging in the Spanish-speaking America but also alludes to current struggles in the contemporary US. This book sees empathy as an affective response grounded in subjectivity and kinship. S獺ndez argues that to conceptualize empathy one needs to understand how subjects organize, classify, and limit themselves, not only as agents, but also as interpreters. What sort of affiliations do these performances promote? How do they break, reinforce, or queer societal expectations about the Latinx body, the white body, or simply, the staged body? To survey different answers to these queries, S獺ndez studies Indigurrito (Nao Bustamante); Dominicanish (Josefina B獺ez); 癒Bienvenidos Blancos! or Welcome White People! (Alex Torra); the apology delivered by the group Veterans Stand with Standing Rock during protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline; and Kukuli Velarde's body of work, from We, the Colonized Ones to A Mi Vida. In these artistic enactments, which range from 1992 to 2021, the historical construct of boundaries and bodies becomes evident. Following recent work on empathy by Lanzoni, Maibom, Calloway-Thomas, Bloom, Hogan, and Matravers, among others, S獺ndez examines in-group/out-group divisions, the establishment of identity categories through performance, and the exploration of subaltern identities.
Hugh and Me
Hugh and Me This is the true story of fourteen-year-old James Colley from Cobourg Ontario Canada as he experiences the adventure of a lifetime when he accompanies, a man that he does not know, his eccentric sixty-year-old Great Uncle Hugh on an amazing, but wild six-month journey through seventeen countries and three continents. Their zany adventure in a VW camper as they travel across fantastic landscapes, cultures, peoples and arts .Their adventures are all enriched by Hugh's comical and wild antics, making this a truly hilarious story.Hugh a proud American living in Portland Oregon was born in England and split his childhood between England and southern Ontario. A train derailment left him with a permanently fused neck, preventing him from turning his neck and making it difficult to navigate through traffic and unfamiliar geography. Thus, he signed up his great nephew James as navigator, map reader and apprentice. Hugh a past University of Toronto professor, Architect and Social Worker provide him with a rich and cultured background. His enlightened knowledge and intelligence draw a sharp contrast to James's naiveness, youthfulness and inexperience. While Hugh's thriftiness, neuroticism and idiosyncrasies are challenged by James's innocence, stubbornness and sense of humor. Hugh was confronted with a whole new challenge as he was never married or around children. He spent his life educating himself and enjoying the arts. He is very set in his ways and was not used to sharing his time, decisions or experiences with anyone, and now he has to deal with a wet nosed teenager who demands to be recognized. While James is thrust into an alien situation far from home and family . He has to learn quickly how to be independant and to hold his own in totally new social and living situations. They both have to learn how to live with the other as they traverse across Europe, taking in all of what it has to offer, every museum, historic site and city. Its full of comedic stories, situations with crazy behavior from these two odd ball travelling companions.These contrasts in personality set the stage for a wildly funny adventure and story which will leave you in stitches.
Tomorrow We Fight Yesterday's Men Lizzie Rose
This book is a collection of memories mostly of my own life being born in London with two addict parents, growing up in a highly dysfunctional single parent family, being extremely poor and labelled underclass. Not having the skills to negotiate adult life, I quickly fell into more dysfunctional relationships leading to domestic violence, mental illness and my own addiction issues. Lizzie Rose is a gem with brilliant idea and vission an outstanding debut antholgy
Enchanted Ballet
Enchanted Ballet: Titania and Oberon's Moonlit Dance" transports audiences into Shakespeare's mystical world through evocative choreography. Dancers embody the whimsical allure of Titania and Oberon, weaving a tale of love and rivalry amidst moonlit glades and celestial splendor. The ballet's enchanting atmosphere, enhanced by ethereal music and stunning stage design, immerses viewers in a fairy tale of passion and intrigue. Each movement captures the characters' complexity, from Titania's grace to Oberon's commanding presence, portraying their enchanting dance under the moonlight. This performance invites spectators to witness the magic of Shakespeare's characters come alive through the artistry of ballet, promising a mesmerizing journey into a realm where fantasy and reality intertwine in a spellbinding display of emotion and grace.
The Action Cinema Handbook
From Rambo's American muscle to Hong Kong heroic bloodshed, the Action Cinema Handbook is your guide to film's most hard-hitting genre. Features reviews of 75 recommended films, from 'RoboCop' to 'The Man From Nowhere'.
The Life of a State Trooper
This book is dedicated to all those who have proudly and faithfully worn a badge before me. They upheld the law by Protecting and Serving. They are the thin blue line that holds back the chaos. This book is also for those who will come after me. Your job is going to be harder than it was for those that came before you. I hope you find a few words of wisdom within these pages. May that wisdom help you in your endeavors to uphold the Law, and in your duty to Protect and Serve the citizens of this great nation. IN GOD WE TRUST. "Sir, please put your right hand on the steering wheel," I commanded in a loud clear voice. "No!" The driver answered. I shifted my stance a little, adjusted my hand on my holstered pistol and again in a louder, slightly more authoritative voice commanded the driver follow my instructions. "Sir, put both of your hands on the steering wheel where I can see them. Do it now!"
Performance and theatre
The text is divided into two chapters, which dialogue with the practices of the artistic scene. Chapter One aims to bring the reader up to date with the development of happening, performance art and body art, and some relations with the theatre, especially the transformation of the body into a work of art, where examples can be found in Jackson Pollock, Yves Klein, Allan Kaprow, Tadeusz Kantor, Jerzy Grotowski, among others, who marked the era between the 1960s and 1970s. Chapter Two looks at the procedures of important theatre directors and their relationships and similarities in procedures with performance art and happening, seeking to clarify issues of scene construction in contact with the hybridisation of genres. Resources such as collage and juxtaposition are presented and discussed throughout the text. Procedures for audience participation, the role of the actor and performer, stage space and processes of contemporary stage narrative are discussed. This chapter includes Tadeusz Kantor, Performance Group, Living Theatre, Wooster Group, Gerald Thomas, Teatro da Vertigem, among other examples.
The researcher and the theatre
From tireless research in the Municipal Historical Archive of Santa Maria in Rio Grande do Sul, art history classes at the Franciscan University of Santa Maria and theatre classes in the Todos ao Palco Extension Project (UFN/RS), a personal desire arose to work with theatre as historiographical and cultural research of a region in the interior of the state (RS). With theatre in Santa Maria at the beginning of the 20th century as her main theme, Carla Tha穩s Rodrigues Rosa drew up a pertinent overview of Santa Maria's theatrical life. The author researched, selected and analysed newspaper clippings, photographs, the code of postures and programmes of dramatic performances in order to produce a short, easy-to-understand text that addressed the city's political, economic and cultural scene. He was equally interested in analysing the codes of conduct in force in the city in 1920 in order to confront the cultural and behavioural transformations of the urban society that frequented Santa Maria's theatres, using the history of the railway as a framework for his research. The book captures these cultural changes and observes the relevance of theatre art in this period.
Empathy and Performance
Empathy and Performance advances a study of empathy and enactments of power by examining works from author-actors whose performances explore the boundaries between two kinship positions. Author Laura V. S獺ndez studies the dramatized dilemma of cultural understanding in "Our America," a notion that refers first to a collective political identity marking a common belonging in the Spanish-speaking America but also alludes to current struggles in the contemporary US. This book sees empathy as an affective response grounded in subjectivity and kinship. S獺ndez argues that to conceptualize empathy one needs to understand how subjects organize, classify, and limit themselves, not only as agents, but also as interpreters. What sort of affiliations do these performances promote? How do they break, reinforce, or queer societal expectations about the Latinx body, the white body, or simply, the staged body? To survey different answers to these queries, S獺ndez studies Indigurrito (Nao Bustamante); Dominicanish (Josefina B獺ez); 癒Bienvenidos Blancos! or Welcome White People! (Alex Torra); the apology delivered by the group Veterans Stand with Standing Rock during protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline; and Kukuli Velarde's body of work, from We, the Colonized Ones to A Mi Vida. In these artistic enactments, which range from 1992 to 2021, the historical construct of boundaries and bodies becomes evident. Following recent work on empathy by Lanzoni, Maibom, Calloway-Thomas, Bloom, Hogan, and Matravers, among others, S獺ndez examines in-group/out-group divisions, the establishment of identity categories through performance, and the exploration of subaltern identities.
Feminist Theatre - Then and Now
"This is not only a reason to celebrate the past and present, it feels like a tiny glimpse of a society where patriarchy is history." -- London Drama ReviewFeminist Theatre Then & Now - Celebrating 50 Years of women theatre makers in the UK and Ireland and their battle to make their voices heard, have their work produced professionally, and promote social justice. Here, the pioneers and leading lights of the newly energised feminist theatre movement continue to fight for an equitable, diverse and inclusive theatre which speaks for all. In 30+ essays, covering three generations, the interviews and essays in this book give important insight into the lived experience of women working in theatre and what it takes to rise in an industry where race, gender, class and parenthood can be serious obstacles to success.
From Anime to Yumi Kawaii
Dive with me into the colorful and diverse world of Japanese pop culture that inspires millions of people around the world. With my latest book "From Anime to Yumi Kawaii - A look behind the scenes of Japanese pop culture" you will gain a profound insight into the unique fashion trends and the rousing music of J-Pop. This book offers you a comprehensive overview of the diversity and influence of Japanese pop culture on the Western world. From manga and anime to J-Pop and cosplay to adaptations in film and literature - this book reveals the profound influences and the worldwide enthusiasm for everything Japanese. Experience the magic of anime and manga, learn the secrets of cosplay and J-Pop. But also discover the dark side of this fascinating world of imagination and innovation. Understand how Japanese aesthetics influence global trends. This book is a must-have for lovers of Japanese pop culture, for travelers, students and anyone who is curious about the creative trends and cultural treasures of Japan. Join me on an exciting excursion through the land of the rising sun. Whether you are a die-hard otaku, a passionate cosplayer or simply looking for new cultural discoveries - this book is your ultimate companion. Get exclusive insights, exciting background information and learn how Japan's pop culture has conquered the world. Discover the soul of modern Japan and its pop culture! "From Anime to Yumi Kawaii - A look behind the scenes of Japanese pop culture" offers those interested a profound insight into a fascinating world of manga and anime, J-Pop and their origins in traditional art forms. Immerse yourself in the colorful worlds of Studio Ghibli. Follow me into a world full of colors, creativity and uniqueness. Visit Tokyo's dazzling cosplay centers and maid cafes, look behind the scenes of Naruto and Dragonball, and explore not only the diverse fascination but also their effects on Japanese society. With gripping insights, this book takes you on a cultural ex
Introduction to the A.R.T. Acting System
The A.R.T. system represents a major step forward in the clarity of actor training. At its heart lies the action-response-thought cycle, a sequence comprised of three distinct modes of activity which are fundamental to all human interaction. This new edition contains detailed examples and exercises throughout with the additon of useful appendices. This book utilises a step-by-step process to introduce the reader to a new and exciting approach to actor training. Rory Feeney has been training actors at some of the world's top drama schools and independently for over 20 years; many have gone on to achieve major success in Hollywood, Broadway, London's West End and celebrated TV productions.
