Introduction to Theatre Arts Teacher's Guide: A 36-Week Action Workbook for Middle Grade and High School Students and Teachers
ISBN: 1566080916 Binding: Paperback Edition: Teacher Author(s): Suzi Zimmerman Publisher: Meriwether Pub Number of Pages: 356
This companion guide to the student's action workbook makes teaching this class easy and fun It includes the answers to all questions It provides lesson plans a weekly calendar a survival guide for a substitute poster ideas evaluation forms hand-outs planning materials for fundraising events and awards More teaching-assists than you will ever need
The Necessity of Theater: The Art of Watching and Being Watched
ISBN: 0195394801 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Paul Woodruff Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Number of Pages: 272
What is unique and essential about theater What separates it from other arts Do we need "theater" in some fundamental way The art of theater as Paul Woodruff says in this elegant and unique book is as necessary - and as powerful - as language itself Defining theater broadly including sporting events and social rituals he treats traditional theater as only one possibility in an art that - at its most powerful - can change lives and (as some peoples believe) bring a divine presence to earth The Necessity of Theater analyzes the unique power of theater by separating it into the twin arts of watching and being watched practiced together in harmony by watchers and the watched Whereas performers practice the art of being watched - making their actions worth watching and paying attention to action choice plot character mimesis and the sacredness of performance space - audiences practice the art of watching: paying close attention A good audience is emotionally engaged as spectators; their engagement takes a form of empathy that can lead to a special kind of human wisdom As Plato implied theater cannot teach us transcendent truths but it can teach us about ourselves Characteristically thoughtful probing and original Paul Woodruff makes the case for theater as a unique form of expression connected to our most human instincts The Necessity of Theater should appeal to anyone seriously interested or involved in theater or performance more broadly
ISBN: 0073382167 Binding: Paperback Edition: 7 Author(s): Edwin Wilson, Alvin Goldfarb Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Number of Pages: 464
Edwin Wilson and Alvin Goldfarb combine the best of theatrical elements and history in this best-selling introductory text Theatre: The Lively Art is designed both to prepare and inspire students to become lifelong audience members if not actual participants in theatre With its clear narrative concise presentation and vibrant visual program Theatre: The Lively Art is appropriate for introductory theatre courses at any college or university The seventh edition continues to highlight the diversity within theatre while streamlining the text's organization and updating its coverage of the latest processes techniques and technologies in theatrical design and production
ISBN: 1581153449 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Drew Campbell Publisher: Allworth Press Number of Pages: 288
Completely updated to reflect state-of-the-art standards in today's fast-changing theater technology Technical Theater for Nontechnical People helps actors dancers playwrights and directors to understand every aspect of a traditional and digitally supported backstage environment-from scenery lighting and sound to props costumes and stage management All sides of production are clearly explained in jargon-free prose and unfamiliar terms are highlighted and defined in an appended glossary In addition to discussions on the more traditional elements of technical theater this book gives equal weight to the new technologies that have become mainstream including software (DMX MIDI and SMPTI) for show control systems software to build audio cues and PC-based audio play-back systems
Affirmed by Library Journal as a book that "will certainly become a standard introductory text on trchnical theater"
"The most down-to-earth stright-forward survey of technical theater practice I have ever read"--John R Lucas managing director of theater Brown University
Running Theaters: Best Practices for Leaders and Managers
ISBN: 1581153937 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Duncan Webb Publisher: Allworth Press Number of Pages: 256
The best practices that consistently lead to successful theater operation are now revealed in this comprehensive resource Culled from surveys and interviews with theater managers and experts in crucial functional areas this guide provides important tips for all people who work or want to work in regional campus and community-based theaters Proven strategies from managers staff and volunteer leaders cover virtually every aspect of running a theater - from audience development and fundraising to facility development and community involvement
Advice culled from interviews with more than 100 experts in the field
ISBN: 1557833737 Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Stella Adler Publisher: Applause Books Number of Pages: 275
Stella Adler was one of the 20th Centurys greatest figures She is arguably the most important teacher of acting in American history Over her long career both in New York and Hollywood she offered her vast acting knowledge to generations of actors including Marlon Brando Warren Beatty and Robert De Niro The great voice finally ended in the early Nineties but her decades of experience and teaching have been brilliantly caught and encapsulated by Howard Kissel in the twenty-two lessons in this book Hardcover
ISBN: 1111348316 Binding: Paperback Edition: 3 Author(s): William Missouri Downs, Wright, Erik Ramsey Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 336
THE ART OF THEATRE: A CONCISE INTRODUCTION Third Edition explores issues of cultural diversity and creativity presents a full day-in-the-life of theatre and offers briefer coverage of theatre history The authors make timely and relevant connections between theatre and the familiar world of television and film to help students understand how the living art of theatre relates to and influences today's screen entertainment
ISBN: 024081004X Binding: Paperback Edition: 4 Author(s): William Byrnes Publisher: Focal Press Number of Pages: 496
Management and the Arts Fourth Edition provides you with theory and practical applications from all management perspectives including planning marketing finance economics organizational staffing and group dynamics ALL related to an arts organization Whether you are a manager in a theatre museum dance company or opera you will gain useful insights into management Topics written especially to help you with your management skills include:
How arts organizations and management evolved The theories and processes behind strategic planning and decision making Organizing and organizational design Staffing and personal relations The tools and techniques available from communicating effectively and keeping track of information Budgeting fundraising and financial management Integrating various management theories and practical applications How to work effectively with boards Sections on e-marketing and Web marketing Includes: case studies statistics career and financial information
Revised to reflect the latest thinking and trends in managing organizations and people Management and the Arts Fourth Edition features class-tested questions in each chapter which help you to integrate the material and develop ideas as to how the situations and problems could have been handled Case studies focus on the challenges facing managers and organizations every day and "In The News quotes give you real-world examples of principles and theories Developing career skills and options graduate and postgraduate training opportunities and professional organizations and conferences are highlighted
Class-tested questions in each chapter In the News quotes give real-world examples of principles and theories New info on the hottest topics in management now from board relations to e-marketing
The Art of Voice Acting, Fourth Edition: The Craft and Business of Performing Voiceover
ISBN: 0240812115 Binding: Paperback Edition: 4 Author(s): James Alburger Publisher: Focal Press Number of Pages: 432
Are you just starting in Voiceover Do you have some experience but aren't getting booked Are you a working pro who wants to expand to new areas of VO work
The Art of Voice Acting is a must read if you are serious about a profession in voice over and looking to maximize your efforts for success in the business Packed with basic acting techniques in The Art of Voice Acting you will discover All new scripts 20 more pages of new and updated information A completely new chapter of studio stories and 'tricks-of-the-trade' from professional voiceover talent around the world Updated information for voiceover demos and marketing A comprehensive index that makes it easy to find what you're looking for More voice and acting techniques Contributions from some of the top voice talent in the world An all new audio CD with the actual audio for every script in the book PLUS: exercises demos and more Written in an accessible and engaging style Alburger shares his experience as a performer producer director and performance coach to give you a clear no nonsense introduction to the business and art of voice acting
Learn insider tips on marketing finding work making audition tapes and establishing yourself as a professional voice over actor New chapter 'Tricks of the Trade' explains how to maximize your efforts and avoid pot holes in the industry Perfect your performing skills using easy-to-follow voice exercises and demos on CD Rom
ISBN: 1111348308 Binding: Paperback Edition: 3 Author(s): William Missouri Downs, Wright, Erik Ramsey Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 496
THE ART OF THEATRE: THEN AND NOW Third Edition explores issues of cultural diversity and creativity presents a full day-in-the-life of theatre and offers comprehensive coverage of theatre history The authors make timely and relevant connections between theatre and the familiar world of television and film to help students understand how the living art of theatre relates to and influences today's screen entertainment For flexibility in instruction THE ART OF THEATRE is available in two versions This full version contains 17 chapters six of which cover theatre history in both Western and non-Western contexts and concludes with a chapter on "The Musical" THE ART OF THEATRE: A CONCISE INTRODUCTION features 12 chapters and a briefer treatment of theatre's history and also features a chapter on "The Musical"
