A Source Book in Theatrical History
Dover Publications · Paperback · June 1, 1959
"An indispensable complement to the study of the drama." — Educational Theatre Journal.
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- Who it’s for
- Contemporary observers describe theatrical practices across centuries, from acting and make-up to scene design.
- Themes
- Theatrical history, Acting and directing, Stage design and machinery
- Genres
- Theater History & Criticism, Stagecraft, Performing Arts Resources
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"An indispensable complement to the study of the drama." — Educational Theatre Journal. A rich resource for students of theater and theater historians, this volume features an annotated collection of more than 300 unusually interesting and detailed articles. Passages by contemporary observers from ancient Greece to modern times include notes on acting, directing, make-up, costuming, stage props, machinery, scene design, and much more. "Most valuable.
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An inspiring guide." — Theatre Notebook.
Theatrical Practices
Contemporary observers describe theatrical practices across centuries, from acting and make-up to scene design.
Come here for
- Annotated articles by observers from ancient Greece to modern times
- Notes on acting, directing, costuming, and stage machinery
Expect
- Detailed articles with annotations
- Separate notes on props, machinery, and costuming
Where it sits
| Theater History & Criticism | 96% |
|---|---|
| Stagecraft | 41% |
| Performing Arts Resources | 27% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Television History & Criticism
- Authors
- A. M. Nagler
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Published
- June 1, 1959
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Theatrical history · Acting and directing · Stage design and machinery
- Reading lane
- Television History & Criticism