Another Opening, Another Show: An Introduction to the Theatre / Edition 2

by Linda Sarver, Tom Markus

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780072562606
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Publication date:	12/14/2004
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

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