Author: Thomas H. DickinsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : American drama
Languages : en
Pages : 668
Book Description
Profession of Dramatist in Shakespeare's Time, 1590-1642
Author: Gerald Eades BentleyPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400872421
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
Gerald Eades Bentley assembles and analyzes the extant theatrical materials of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. His discussion of the working conditions of professional dramatists like Thomas Heywood, John Fletcher, and Philip Massinger as well as William Shakespeare rounds out the fascinating picture of the professionalism that developed in the great days of Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre. Originally published in 1972. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Contemporary Plays
Author: Thomas H. DickinsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : American drama
Languages : en
Pages : 668
Book Description
How to Produce Amateur Plays: A Practical Manual
Author: Barrett H. ClarkPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Barrett H. Clark's 'How to Produce Amateur Plays: A Practical Manual' is a comprehensive guide that offers valuable insights into the intricacies of amateur dramatic productions. The book delves into the practical aspects of staging plays, including detailed instructions on set design, costume creation, lighting, sound, and overall production management. Clark's writing style is clear and concise, making this manual a user-friendly resource for aspiring playwrights, directors, and producers. Set in the early 20th century, the book is a valuable reflection of the theatrical practices and trends of the time, providing a glimpse into the world of amateur theater production during that era. Clark's expertise in the field shines through in his meticulous attention to detail and practical advice, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in amateur dramatics. As a respected theater historian and playwright himself, Barrett H. Clark's 'How to Produce Amateur Plays' is a timeless classic that continues to be a relevant and informative guide for theater enthusiasts of all levels.
Buck Fever and Other Plays
Author: Bill BozzonePublisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573620676
Category : Hunting
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Green Man and Other Plays
Author: Don NigroPublisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573622076
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Plays included in this collection: The Daughters of Edward D. Boit The Green Man Hieronymus Bosch Specter The Woodman and the Goblins
Clara's Play
Author: John OlivePublisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573619434
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
A Play for Mary
Author: William McCleeryPublisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 0573614032
Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The Bellman
Author: Kabuki Plays
Author: James R. BrandonPublisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573622601
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Scenes and Monologues of Spiritual Experience from the Best Contemporary Plays
Author: Roger EllisPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1480366943
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
In this anthology, theater expert Roger Ellis culls together dramatic scenes and monologues that all deal with spiritual experience. From various religious and non-religious perspectives, the book explores various aspects of spirituality – religious faith, martyrdom, death and afterlife, fate and destiny, mercy, and romantic love. The material comes from contemporary plays by some of the most gifted playwrights – Arthur Miller, Tony Kushner, John Patrick Shanley, John Pielmeier, Tammy Ryan, Elie, Wiesel, Karen Sunde, and others. Perfect for high-school through college-age students, as well as for actors and general readers, this volume contains nearly 100 scenes, ranging from comic to serious, grouped in five categories: “Scenes for a Man and a Woman ” “Scenes for Two Women ” “Scenes for Two Men ” “Monologues for Women ” and “Monologues for Men.” In addition to the monologues, Ellis includes notes on staging to help actors and directors bring these scenes to life. Some of the plays sourced for this anthology include The Crucible, Doubt, In the Shape of a Woman, Agnes of God, Epic Proportions, Our Lady of 121st Street, Angels in America, and Affection in Time.