Markus, Tom.

Another opening, another show : a lively introduction to the theatre / Tom Markus, Linda Sarver ; illustrations by Linda Sarver. - xv, 309 pages : illustrations (some color.) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-288) and index.

Preface --
PART I. WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT THEATRE? --
1. Flying Fish and Dying Villains --
2. What Is Theatre? --
3. The Origins and Value of Theatre --
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PART II. PLANNING A TRIP TO THE THEATRE --
4. Finding Theatre and Getting Tickets --
5. Take Your Seat, Please --
6. Show Biz Is Big Biz --
7. More Than Entertainment --
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PART III. LET'S LOOK AT THEATRE 8. Musical Theatre --
9. A Guided Tour: Backstage, Onstage and through the Ages --
10. Theatrical styles --
11. The Elements and Principles of Theatrical Design --
12. A Look at Scenery, Costume, Lighting, and Sound Design --
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PART IV. CURTAIN'S UP --
13. Actors and Characters --
14. The Director's Impact --
15. The Playwright's Story --
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PART V. AFTER THE CURTAIN FALLS --
16. Should Your Friends Go? --
17. Aristotle℗s Guide to Pleasure --
Epilogue: The Theatrical Experience --
Appendix: To Learn More: Plays, Books, and Videotapes --
Glossary --
Index.

0767416163 (pbk.)

00028055


Theater.

PN2037 / .M327 2001

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