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18 produkter
American Political Plays in the Age of Terrorism
Break of Noon; 7/11; Omnium Gatherum; Columbinus; Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them
Av Neil LaBute, Kia Corthron m. fl.
Häftad, 2019
578 kr
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This powerful anthology brings together reflective and raw plays by American playwrights surrounding the psychic and political boundaries of the many faces and shadows of terrorism. Allan Havis’s introduction addresses a variety of terrorism cases from the last 25 years, examines several theories …
Outstanding Actor
Seven Keys to Success
Av Ken Rea
Häftad, 2021
357 kr
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Drawing on Ken Rea’s 35 years’ teaching experience and research, as well as interviews with top actors and directors, The Outstanding Actor identifies seven key qualities that the most successful actors manifest, along with practical exercises that help nurture those qualities and videos to …
Art and Practice of Musical Theatre Choreography
Av Cassie Abate
Häftad, 2022
401 kr
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What does a musical theatre choreographer actually do? They just 'make up the steps', right? This book firstly debunks the misunderstandings around what musical theatre choreographers actually do, demonstrating their need to have an in-depth understanding of storytelling, music theory, performance …
Louise Lecavalier
Dance, Labor, Culture
Av MJ Thompson
Häftad, 2026
430 kr
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As principal dancer with Montréal-based company La La La Human Steps, Louise Lecavalier was among the most iconic dancers of her generation: strong, muscled, androgynous, punk. Moving with spectacular speed, precision and an athletic physicality, her commitment to dancing would ultimately transform …
Applied Theatre: A Pedagogy of Utopia
Av Selina Busby
Häftad, 2022
402 kr
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Shortlisted for the 2022 TaPRA David Bradby Monograph PrizeApplied Theatre: A Pedagogy of Utopia offers a critical consideration of long-term applied and participatory theatre projects. In doing so, it provides a timely analysis of concepts that inform applied theatre and outlines a new way of …
Dance in Musical Theatre
A History of the Body in Movement
Av Phoebe Rumsey, Dustyn Martincich
Häftad, 2023
387 kr
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From Oklahoma! and West Side Story, to Spring Awakening and Hamilton, dance remains one of the most important and key factors in musical theatre. Through the integration of song and dance in the 'dream ballets' of choreographers like Agnes De Mille; the triple threat performances of Jerome Robbins’ …
Applied Puppetry
The Theory and Practice of Object Ecologies
Av Matt Smith
Häftad, 2026
430 kr
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Drawing on thirty years of making theatre with objects, this field-defining book maps the terrain of applied puppetry.Through a range of case studies both personal and practical, Matt Smith offers a reflective and engaging study which provides makers, thinkers and students alike with a toolkit for …
One Public
New York’s Public Theater in the Era of Oskar Eustis
Av Kevin Landis
Inbunden, 2022
387 kr
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Since its founding by Joseph Papp in the 1950s, The Public Theater has been an American artistic leader defined by its breadth of programming, from Hair and A Chorus Line, to Free Shakespeare in the Park. With the recent critical and financial success of Fun Home and Hamilton, and its emphasis on …
Abbott Touch
Pal Joey, Damn Yankees, and the Theatre of George Abbott
Häftad, 2023
343 kr
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This in-depth and original study examines 100 productions and analyses why George Abbott's name became synonymous with the 'golden age' of Broadway. What did Abbott contribute? How did he work? How did he innovate the industry? How did he survive so long? All of these inquiries, and more, lead to …
Artistic Collaboration, Exile, and Brecht
A New Intellectual History, 1900-1950
Inbunden, 2025
1286 kr
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An illuminating history of the intimate group around Bertolt Brecht which produced some of the most important works of 20th-century drama, literature, and theory while in exile from Nazi Germany.Bertolt Brecht is recognized as one of the great literary figures of the 20th century. But was he a …
Performing Academia
Building a Successful University Career
Inbunden, 2026
1248 kr
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Using an autoethnographic approach, this book offers practical strategies and case studies to help scholars better perform the many roles of an academic.With academic formation at its foundational core, the book presents practical strategies aimed at facilitating academic performance, particularly …
Anatomy of Art
Unlocking the Creative Process for Theater and Dance
Inbunden, 2026
1394 kr
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The Anatomy of Art is a field guide for artists working in dance, theatre and performance.Twelve interrelated drivers of the creative process – including Time, Space, Relationship, Meaning, and Context & Culture – form a working map for inquiry.Through more than 1,000 questions, scores and …
Key Stage 3 Drama Toolkit
A Teacher's Guide for Ages 11 to 14
Inbunden, 2026
956 kr
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This is the book for teachers who want to deliver a creative, challenging and inspiring drama course to students across Years 7-9.Combining practical lesson ideas and scenes ideal for study, the book is designed to ensure progression across the three years and provides strong foundations for future …
American Musicals in Historical Context
From the American Revolution to the 21st Century
Inbunden, 2026
1102 kr
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The American story told through one of the country’s most celebrated art forms.Musical theatre has been no stranger to placing historical events on stage: from the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the first 'populist' President in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, through to the …
Journey to Associate Director and Choreographer… and Beyond
An Industry Guide for Practitioners and Creatives
Inbunden, 2026
956 kr
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For every West End and Broadway musical that’s running in London and New York, as well as shows across the world and on tour, a team of associate creatives is behind the scenes keeping them alive. But how does someone become this multi-faceted role, and what skills do they need in order to …
Cracking Shakespeare
A Hands-on Guide for Actors and Directors + Video
Av Kelly Hunter
Häftad, 2015
481 kr
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Cracking Shakespeare serves to demystify the process of speaking Shakespeare’s language, offering hands-on techniques for drama students, young actors and directors who are intimidated by rehearsing, performing and directing Shakespeare’s plays. For some artists approaching Shakespeare, the ability …
Visions of Tragedy in Modern American Drama
Av David Palmer
Häftad, 2018
448 kr
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This volume responds to a renewed focus on tragedy in theatre and literary studies to explore conceptions of tragedy in the dramatic work of seventeen canonical American playwrights. For students of American literature and theatre studies, the assembled essays offer a clear framework for exploring …
Teaching Playwriting
Creativity in Practice
Häftad, 2019
464 kr
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Playwriting is a skill under-explored in the classroom, despite the strong evidence that it’s an engaging and rewarding activity for young people. Teaching Playwriting addresses this gap and is an essential resource for teachers wanting to gain the skills and confidence necessary to introduce …
