Living Theater: A History conveys the excitement and variety of theater throughout time and the dynamic way in which our interpretation of theater history is informed by contemporary scholarship. Rather than presenting readers with a mere catalog of historical facts and figures, Wilson and Goldfarb set each period in context through an exploration of the social, political and economic conditions of the day, and create a vivid study of the developments in theater during that time. Changes to the third edition include the addition of new biographies of key players in the dramatic world, expanded existing biographies, and a completely revised chapter on early Asian theater.

Living Theater: A History

Wilson,Edwin

Goldfarb,Alvin

Humor & Entertainment

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Created for Theater Appreciation courses that cover both history and elements, Theater: The Lively Art, 6/e remains a comprehensive introductory theater text: an introduction to the audience&#39;s experience of theater, an investigation of the elements of theater, and a study of the important developments in the history of theater.

Theatergoer's Guide: A McGraw-Hill Handbook for Students

Walters, Scott

Mcgraw-Hill College

An updated and expanded edition of Wilson and Goldfarb's Living Theater: A History. The authors combine an engaging narrative style with impeccable scholarship to present the history of theater from ancient Greece to Rome to the present day. Rather than resorting to dry, encyclopedic coverage, Wilson and Goldfarb demonstrate the liveliness, vitality, and distinctiveness of theater as it has unfolded through the ages. Along the way the authors emphasize the constantly changing nature of theater as well as the threads that are woven through several eras and countries. They also demonstrate that the heritage of theater can be found in the productions we see today.

This brief edition combines a thorough study of the elements of theatre with a brief look at theatrical history and contemporary theatre. It is designed for use in courses also requiring students to read play scripts. It grounds students in the elements by examining the interplay between the audience, the critics, performers, directors, playwrights, designers, and the genres. The book covers various national theatres, such as those from Japan, Spain and India, and integrates effective pedagogical aids, such as you-are-there vignettes and timelines opening each historical chapter, learning objectives, chapter summaries, and a glossary.

Theater: The Lively Art

Arts & Photography

This anthology of 17 plays offers a convenient and affordable alternative to ordering individual play scripts, with the additional benefit of a general introduction and headnotes.

Anthology of Living Theater

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Created for Theater Appreciation courses that cover both history and elements, the new fifth edition of The Lively Art remains a comprehensive introductory theater text that incorporates a number of elements in one volume: an introduction to the audience’s experience of theater, an investigation of the elements of theater, and a study of the important developments in the history of theater.

Presenting a wonderfully convenient and affordable alternative to individual play scripts. Inside you'll find the complete scripts of sixteen important plays each with its own general introduction and headnotes. From Sophocles to Anna Deavere Smith and from Anton Chekhov to August Wilson, the selection is diverse and lively, representing some of the finest theatrical works from around the globe and throughout history -- all in one place.

This study resource is packaged free with every copy of Theater: The Lively Art. The CD includes a learning styles assessment, an Internet primer, a Guide to Electronic Research, a study skills primer, a link to the Lively Art Online Learning Center Web site, and 15-20 test questions per chapter.

Making the Grade CD-ROM for use with Theater: The Lively Art

Created for Theater Appreciation courses that cover both history and elements, the new fourth edition of The Lively Art emphasizes the visual dimension of the theater with a four-color interior, revised illustration program, and a new photo essay that chronicles the development and production of a play from concept to curtain call. In addition to the text revisions, each copy of the book is accompanied by a free Theatergoer's Guide to attending performances and by the Making the Grade CD-ROM a study tool for students.

Theater: The Lively Art w. CD-ROM and Theatergoers Guide

"Living Theatre: A History" conveys the excitement and variety of theatre throughout time, as well as the dynamic way in which our interpretation of theatre history is informed by contemporary scholarship. Rather than presenting readers with a mere catalog of historical facts and figures, it sets each period in context through an exploration of the social, political and economic conditions of the day, creating a vivid study of the developments in theatre during that time.

Living Theatre: A History

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Living Theater: A History

Theatergoer's Guide: A McGraw-Hill Handbook for Students

Living Theater: A History

Theater: The Lively Art

Anthology of Living Theater

Theater: The Lively Art

Anthology of Living Theater

Making the Grade CD-ROM for use with Theater: The Lively Art

Theater: The Lively Art w. CD-ROM and Theatergoers Guide

Living Theatre: A History