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Product Identifiers
PublisherWadsworth
ISBN-100534640699
ISBN-139780534640699
eBay Product ID (ePID)62274770
Product Key Features
Number of Pages480 Pages
Publication NameTheatre in Your Life
LanguageEnglish
SubjectTheater / General, General
Publication Year2008
TypeTextbook
AuthorAnnie Mcgregor, Robert Barton
Subject AreaPerforming Arts, Education
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight28 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
IllustratedYes
Table Of ContentPart I: WHAT IS THEATRE?1. Anticipation.2. Origins.Dramatic Interlude 1: Love.-- Much Ado about Nothing, William Shakespeare (1598).-- M. Butterfly, David Henry Hwang (1988).Part II: WHO DOES THEATRE?3. Storytellers and Stories.4. Actors and Directors.Dramatic Interlude 2: War.-- Arms and the Man, George Bernard Shaw (1894).-- Necessary Targets, Eve Ensler (1995).5. Designers.6. The Production Team.Dramatic Interlude 3: Generations.-- King Lear, William Shakespeare (1605).-- Roosters, Milcha Scott Sanchez (1987).Part III: HOW DID THEATRE EVOLVE?7. Early Stages.8. Middle Stages.Dramatic Interlude 4: Rebellion.-- Antigone, Sophocles (441 BCE).-- Master Harold and the Boys, Athol Fugard (1982).Part IV: HOW DOES THEATRE VARY?9. Varieties of Realism.10. Varieties of Stylization.Dramatic Interlude 5: Dreams.-- The Three Sisters, Anton Chekov (1901).-- Bitter Cane, Genny Lim (1989).Part V: WHERE IS THEATRE NOW?11. Contemporary Voices.12. Criticism and Connections.Dramatic Interlude 6: Values.-- He and She, Rachel Crothers (1910).-- The Piano Lesson, August Wilson (1989).
SynopsisTHEATRE IN YOUR LIFE makes theatre appreciation personal, meaningful, and memorable by exploring the many ways theatre plays an important role in everyday life. From movies, concerts, and videogames, to weddings, graduations, and job interviews, aspects of production and performance strongly influence popular culture and shape many of our daily experiences. THEATRE IN YOUR LIFE vividly illuminates these connections while providing a thorough introduction to the history, elements, and global diversity of theatre. Written in an enjoyable, conversational style, this innovative text will deepen your understanding and appreciation of theatre as you recognize and reflect on its impact on your life.
