Theatre Histories: An Introduction
by Phillip B. Zarrilli, Bruce McConachie, Carol Fisher Sorgenfrei, Gary Jay Williams
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Thisnbsp;new edition ofnbsp; the innovative andnbsp; widely acclaimed Theatre Histories: An Introductionnbsp;offers overviews of theatre and drama in many world cultures and periods together with case studies demonstrating the methods and interpretive approaches used by today's theatre historians. Completely revised and renewed in color, enhancements and new material include: anbsp;full-color text design with added timelines to each opening section anbsp;wealth of new color illustrations to show more help convey the vitality of performances described new case studies on African, Asian, and Western subjects anbsp;new chapter on modernism, and updated and expanded chapters and part introductions fuller definitions of terms and concepts throughout in a new glossary anbsp;re-designed support website offering links to new audio-visual resources, expanded bibliographies, approaches to teaching theatre and performance history, discussion questions relating tonbsp;case studiesnbsp;and an online glossary. show lessTags
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Phillip B. Zarrilli is internationally known for training actors in psychophysical process through Asian martial/mediation arts, and as a director. He is the author of numerous books and essays
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Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2006
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction, Business
- DDC/MDS
- 792.09 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Stage presentations modified standard subdivisions History, geographic treatment, biography; Description, critical appraisal of specific theatres and companies
- LCC
- PN2101 .T44 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Drama Dramatic representation. The theater
- BISAC
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 6
