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 Click Here To Compare Prices Now 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 Click Here To Compare Prices Now How Does the Show Go On: An Introduction to the Theater ISBN: Binding: Hardcover Edition: 2nd Edition Author(s): Thomas Schumacher, Jeff Kurtti Publisher: Disney Editions Number of Pages: 128 Filled with detailed explanations captivating illustrations and entertaining trivia this clearly written lively and uniquely-designed book is a first-of-its-kind introduction to the world of the Theatre from the box office to backstage and beyond From one side of the book the reader enters via the front door where the people and activities of the front of house can be examined From the books other side the reader enters the Stage Door where the behind-the-scenes world of the Back of house is revealed In exploring this visually-inviting theatre of the mind readers encounter the people places occupations and equipment of the theatre world and have the opportunity to investigate them all From the box office and the Usher Staff to the Dressing Rooms and the Backstage doorman the reader may wander at will within this one-of-a-kind world discovering the wonders of theatre all along the way Click Here To Compare Prices Now Theatre: The Lively Art 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 Click Here To Compare Prices Now The Art of Theatre: A Concise Introduction ISBN: 1111348316 Binding: Paperback Edition: 3 Author(s): William Missouri Downs, Wright, Erik Ramsey Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 313 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 Click Here To Compare Prices Now The Art of Theatre: Then and Now ISBN: 1111348308 Binding: Paperback Edition: 3 Author(s): William Missouri Downs, Wright, Erik Ramsey Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 471 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" Click Here To Compare Prices Now Manga Kamishibai: The Art of Japanese Paper Theater ISBN: Binding: Hardcover Edition: Author(s): Eric P. Nash Publisher: Abrams ComicArts Number of Pages: 304 Before giant robots space ships and masked super heroes filled the pages of Japanese comic books--known as manga--such characters were regularly seen on the streets of Japan in kamishibai stories Manga Kamishibai: The Art of Japanese Paper Theater tells the history of this fascinating and nearly vanished Japanese art form that paved the way for modern-day comic books and is the missing link in the development of modern manga During the height of kamishibai in the 1930s storytellers would travel to villages and set up their butais (miniature wooden prosceniums) through which illustrated boards were shown The storytellers acted as entertainers and reporters narrating tales that ranged from action-packed westerns period pieces traditional folk tales and melodramas to nightly news reporting on World War II More than just explaining the pictures a good storyteller would act out the parts of each character with different voices and facial expressions Through extensive research and interviews author Eric P Nash pieces together the remarkable history of this art and its creators With rare images reproduced for the first time from Japanese archives including full-length kamishibai stories combined with expert writing this book is an essential guide to the origins of manga Click Here To Compare Prices Now Scenic Art for the Theatre, Third Edition ISBN: 0240812905 Binding: Paperback Edition: 3 Author(s): Susan Crabtree, Peter Beudert Publisher: Focal Press Number of Pages: 448 Now in its Third Edition Scenic Art for the Theatre: History Tools and Techniques continues to be the most trusted source for both student and professional scenic artists With new information on scenic design using Photoshop Paint Shop Pro and other digital imaging softwares this test expands to offer the developing artist more step-by-step instuction and more practical techniques for work in the field It goes beyond detailing job functions and discussing techniques to serve as a trouble-shooting guide for the scenic artist providing practical advice for everyday solutions New Information on Scenic Art for the Digital Age with the use and interpretation of digital design materials and the application of digital materials in scenic art techniques Includes complete designs broken down into step-by-step processes Provides additional insight into new safety procedures and the business of scenic art more step-by-step illustrations of new and different techniques for scene painting Click Here To Compare Prices Now An Introduction to the Art of Theatre: A Comprehensive Text- Past, Present, And Future ISBN: 1566081173 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Marsh Cassady Publisher: Meriwether Pub Number of Pages: 353 This is a readable workable text that deals with everything about theatre and the artists who make theatre possible Styles of drama staging production directing and acting along with all backstage functions are defined in detail Theatre history and the business of theatre are covered fully for the use of both students and instructors Click Here To Compare Prices Now Experiencing the Art of Theatre: A Concise Introduction (Wadsworth Series in Theatre) ISBN: 0495001805 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): William Missouri Downs, Wright, Erik Ramsey Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 416 This invigorating new introductory text makes timely and relevant connections between theatre and the familiar world of Hollywood television and film to help students understand how the living art of theatre relates to predates and influences the screen entertainment they are used to watching From theatre's ritual origins to modern musicals from the controversies surrounding the NEA to the applicability of acting lessons in everyday life this book is an important first step toward a deeper awareness of theatre's continuing and contemporary significance Featuring strong coverage of current events in theatre the reviewer-praised anecdotal narrative makes this book fun to read and one that students will want to keep long after the course is over THE ART OF THEATRE is organized into three distinct sections giving you the flexibility to organize your course your way Adding to this flexibility is the book's availability in two versions THE ART OF THEATRE: THEN AND NOW contains 16 chapters with extensive coverage of the history of theatre EXPERIENCING THE ART OF THEATRE: A CONCISE INTRODUCTION features 13 chapters and a briefer treatment of theatre history Click Here To Compare Prices Now | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Next >>

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