Synopses & Reviews
This in-depth introduction to theatre arts concentrates on all major aspects of theatre, including acting, directing, playwriting and design. An entertaining writing style by authors who are actively involved in theatre and current examples and testimonials by a variety of well-known artists capture students' imaginations and help bring theatre into their frame of reference.
Table of Contents
Part I: The Creative Imagination. 1. Art and the Creative Imagination. 2. The Dramatic Imagination. Part II: The Play. 4. Theatregoers. 5. Imitations of Action: The Playwrights Choices. 6. The Theatrical Catalyst: The Producers Choices. Part III: The Production. 7. The Primary Theatre Artist: The Directors Choices. 8. Artistic Impersonation: The Actors Choices. 9. Sights and Sounds: The Designers Choices. Part IV: The Performance. 10. The Audience Plays Its Part: The Public Imagination. 11. Judgments on the Theatrical Imagination: The Critics Choices. 12. The Life Cycle of the Theatrical Imagination: The Run of a Show. Appendix A: Theatregoers Guide. Appendix B: The Study of Theatre Arts. Appendix C: Time Line.