Introduction to ‘The Art of Theatre’ (Comprehensive Text – Past, Present and Future)

Title: Introduction to 'The Art of Theatre' (Comprehensive Text - Past, Present and Future)
Author: Cassady, Marshall
Price: $39.95

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.

CONTENTS
PART I: THEATRE, DRAMA AND PLACE - What Are Theatre and Drama?
* Dramatic Structure
* Dramatic Style and Genre
* Architecture and Space

PART II: THE PRODUCTION - The Playwright
* The Actor
* The Director
* The Designers and Supporting Artists
* The Business Side of Theatre
* The Audience and the Critic

PART III: THEATRE HISTORY - Theatre's Beginnings
* Medieval Theatre
* Renaissance Theatre
* Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Theatre
* Nineteenth and Twenty-First Century Theatre
* Glossary

Publisher: Meriwether Publishing,U.S.
Publication date: 31/03/2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781566081177
Publishing status: OS In-stock BN