The essential theatre

"Whether you are a theatre major looking forward to a career in the arts, or a non major interested in an overview to help you better appreciate theatre as an audience member, this is a welcome and helpful resource. Written by highly respected theatre historians, the text has earned its reputation as one of the most comprehensive, authoritative surveys of the theatre. Its vibrant treatment of theatre practice, past and present, catalogs the origins of theatre through postmodernism and performance art. This text will encourage you and get you excited about becoming an active theatergoer, while providing the insight and understanding that will enrich your theatre experience throughout your life."
"Nature of theatre - Performance, audience and critic - Script - Greek and Roman theatre - Theatre in medieval England and Japan, and Elizabethan England - Modernism - Contemporary theatre - Playwriting, producing and directing - Acting - Scenic design - Costume and makeup - Lighting, sound and multimedia - Work opportunities____________"@en