Another Opening, Another Show: An Introduction to the Theatre

2nd Edition

By Tom Markus , Linda Sarver

Publication Date: Dec 14, 2004

ISBN:0072562609 / 9780072562606

Language: English

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Imprint: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Dimensions: 9 X 7.6 Inches (US)

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Designed for non-majors, this introductory text is a practical guide to theatre--what it is and how to enjoy it. Its survey of the theatre landscape is enlivened by behind-the-scenes stories from the two authors--one an actor/director and the other a costume designer. Exercises at the ends of chapters (unique to this text) prompt students to reflect on their own experiences with theatre.

ACT 1 Understanding and Evaluating Theatre

CHAPTER 1 • What Is Theatre?

CHAPTER 2 • Aristotle’s Guide to Pleasure

Another Opening, Another Show: An Introduction to the Theatre

ACT 1 Understanding and Evaluating Theatre

CHAPTER 1 • What Is Theatre?

CHAPTER 2 • Aristotle’s Guide to Pleasure

CHAPTER 3 • Dramatic Genres

CHAPTER 4 • Theatrical Styles

CHAPTER 5 • Writing about Theatre

ACT 2 The Creative Process

CHAPTER 6 • The Playwright’s Story

CHAPTER 7 • Actors and Characters

CHAPTER 8 • The Director’s Impact

CHAPTER 9 • The Designers’ Vision

CHAPTER 10 • Putting It Together

ACT 3 The Audience Joins In

CHAPTER 11 • Finding Theatre and Getting Tickets

CHAPTER 12 • Take Your Seats, Please

CHAPTER 13 • The Curtain Rises

CHAPTER 14 • Backstage Revealed

ACT 4 Theatre History

CHAPTER 15 • Theatre History

ACT 5 Theatre in America Today

CHAPTER 16 • Show Biz Is Big Biz

CHAPTER 17 • Musical Theatre

CURTAIN CALL

GLOSSARY

CREDITS

INDEX