Markus, Tom. <br/><br/>
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. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-288) and index. 
<br/><br/>	Preface --<br/>PART I. WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT THEATRE? --<br/>1. Flying Fish and Dying Villains --<br/>2. What Is Theatre? --<br/>3. The Origins and Value of Theatre --<br/>--<br/>PART II. PLANNING A TRIP TO THE THEATRE --<br/>4. Finding Theatre and Getting Tickets --<br/>5. Take Your Seat, Please --<br/>6. Show Biz Is Big Biz --<br/>7. More Than Entertainment --<br/>--<br/>PART III. LET'S LOOK AT THEATRE 8. Musical Theatre --<br/>9. A Guided Tour: Backstage, Onstage and through the Ages --<br/>10. Theatrical styles --<br/>11. The Elements and Principles of Theatrical Design --<br/>12. A Look at Scenery, Costume, Lighting, and Sound Design --<br/>--<br/>PART IV. CURTAIN'S UP --<br/>13. Actors and Characters --<br/>14. The Director's Impact --<br/>15. The Playwright's Story --<br/>--<br/>PART V. AFTER THE CURTAIN FALLS --<br/>16. Should Your Friends Go? --<br/>17. Aristotle℗s Guide to Pleasure --<br/>Epilogue: The Theatrical Experience --<br/>Appendix: To Learn More: Plays, Books, and Videotapes --<br/>Glossary --<br/>Index. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0767416163 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>00028055  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Theater.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PN2037  / .M327 2001 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>792