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Designed for nonmajors, this introductory text is a helpful and practical guide to what theatre is and to ways to enjoy the entire theatre experience. Its survey of the theatre landscape is enlivened by behind-the-scenes stories from the two authors--one an actor/director and the other a costume designer. Exercises at the ends of chapters (unique to this text) prompt students to reflect on their experiences with theatre.

Preface
PART I. WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THEATRE?
1. Flying Fish and Dying Villains
2. What Is Theatre?
3. The Origins and Value of Theatre
PART II. PLANNING A TRIP TO THE THEATRE
4. Finding Theatre and Getting Tickets
5. Take Your Seat, Please
6. Show Biz Is Big Biz
7. More Than Entertainment
PART III. LET’S LOOK AT THEATRE
8. Musical Theatre
9. A Guided Tour—Backstage, Onstage and through the Ages
10. Theatrical styles
11. The Elements and Principles of Theatrical Design
12. A Look at Scenery, Costume, Lighting, and Sound Design
PART IV. CURTAIN’S UP
13. Actors and Characters
14. The Director’s Impact
15. The Playwright’s Story
PART V. AFTER THE CURTAIN FALLS
16. Should Your Friends Go?
17. Aristotle’s Guide to Pleasure
Epilogue: The Theatrical Experience
Appendix: To Learn More: Plays, Books, and Videotapes
Glossary
Index

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Another Opening, Another Show : A Lively Introduction to the Theatre

Another Opening, Another Show : A Lively Introduction to the Theatre

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Summary

Table of Contents

PART I. WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THEATRE?

1. Flying Fish and Dying Villains

2. What Is Theatre?

3. The Origins and Value of Theatre

PART II. PLANNING A TRIP TO THE THEATRE

4. Finding Theatre and Getting Tickets

5. Take Your Seat, Please

6. Show Biz Is Big Biz

7. More Than Entertainment

PART III. LET’S LOOK AT THEATRE

8. Musical Theatre

9. A Guided Tour—Backstage, Onstage and through the Ages

10. Theatrical styles

11. The Elements and Principles of Theatrical Design

12. A Look at Scenery, Costume, Lighting, and Sound Design

PART IV. CURTAIN’S UP

13. Actors and Characters

14. The Director’s Impact

15. The Playwright’s Story

PART V. AFTER THE CURTAIN FALLS

16. Should Your Friends Go?

17. Aristotle’s Guide to Pleasure

Epilogue: The Theatrical Experience

Appendix: To Learn More: Plays, Books, and Videotapes

Glossary

Index

Supplemental Materials