Another opening, another show : a lively introduction to the theatre / Tom Markus, Linda Sarver ; illustrations by Linda Sarver.

By: Markus, Tom [author]
Contributor(s): Sarver, Linda, 1953-
Publisher: Mountain View, California : Mayfield Publishing, c2001Description: xv, 309 pages : illustrations (some color.) ; 24 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0767416163 (pbk.)Subject(s): TheaterDDC classification: 792 LOC classification: PN2037 | .M327 2001Online resources: Publisher description | Table of contents
Contents:
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 -- -- 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 -- -- 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 -- -- PART IV. CURTAIN'S UP -- 13. Actors and Characters -- 14. The Director's Impact -- 15. The Playwright's Story -- -- 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.
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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 --
--
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 --
--
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 --
--
PART IV. CURTAIN'S UP --
13. Actors and Characters --
14. The Director's Impact --
15. The Playwright's Story --
--
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.

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