James Thomas (1)
Author of Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers
For other authors named James Thomas, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
James Thomas is Professor of Theatre at Wayne State University, where he is head of the PhD program and director of the department's Study Abroad program at the Moscow Art Theatre School. His work also includes translations of the works of Russian director Anatoly Efros.
Works by James Thomas
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Thomas, James Michael
- Gender
- male
- Education
- St. Ambrose College (BA, Speech and Drama)
Villanova University (MA, Theater)
University of Texas, Austin (PhD, Theater History and Criticism) - Occupations
- professor
department head
associate dean - Organizations
- Wayne State University
Mount Holyoke College
Marquette University
Florida State University
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Reviews
Every play can be divided into six elements from which it derives its basic nature: plot, character, idea, dialogue, tempo-rhythm-mood (Aristotle's music), and production values (scenery, costumes, lighting, etc.).
Amazon: Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers applies directly to the experience of theatrical production; students will immediately be able to relate the concepts and procedures they learn to their artistic work. The author's procedural method is detailed and show more precise. The parts of a play are learned progressively, which fosters an understanding of the concept of artistic unity. Examples are clear and comprehensive. Actors, directors, and designers will benefit from end-of-chapter questions and summaries meant to stimulate their creative process as they engage in production work. show less
Amazon: Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers applies directly to the experience of theatrical production; students will immediately be able to relate the concepts and procedures they learn to their artistic work. The author's procedural method is detailed and show more precise. The parts of a play are learned progressively, which fosters an understanding of the concept of artistic unity. Examples are clear and comprehensive. Actors, directors, and designers will benefit from end-of-chapter questions and summaries meant to stimulate their creative process as they engage in production work. show less
Statistics
- Works
- 2
- Members
- 138
- Popularity
- #148,170
- Rating
- 4.0
- Reviews
- 3
- ISBNs
- 99
- Languages
- 2


