Download or read book 18 contemporary theatre classics written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and published by Phillip Keveren. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Piano Solo Composer Collection). This fabulous collection contains Phillip Keveren's graceful, artistic solo piano arrangements of 18 songs from Webber blockbusters. Includes: All I Ask of You * Any Dream Will Do * As If We Never Said Goodbye * Close Every Door * Don't Cry for Me Argentina * Memory * The Music of the Night * The Phantom of the Opera * Pie Jesu * Unexpected Song * With One Look * and more.
Download or read book Best Contemporary Monologues for Men 18 35 written by Lawrence Harbison and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Applause Acting Series). Lawrence Harbison has selected 100 terrific monologues for men from contemporary plays, all by characters between the ages of 18 and 35 perfect for auditions or class. There are comic monologues (laughs) and dramatic monologues (no laughs). Most have a compelling present-tense action for actors to perform. A few are story monologues and they're great stories. Actors will find pieces by star playwrights such as Don Nigro, Itamar Moses, Stephen Adly Guirgis, and Terence McNally; by exciting up-and-comers such as Nicole Pandolfo, Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, Crystal Skillman, Greg Kalleres, Reina Hardy, and J. Thalia Cunningham; and information on getting the complete text of each play. This is a must-have resource in the arsenal of every aspiring actor hoping to knock 'em dead with his contemporary piece after bowling over teachers and casting directors alike with a classical excerpt.
Download or read book Behind the Curtain written by Lionel Mazet and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-08-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind the curtain: everything you need to know about the essence of theatre Are you passionate about theatre, but feel you don't know enough about it yet? Let me introduce you to the book that will change the way you look at this age-old art form: Behind the Curtain: All About the Essence of Theatre. This unique book takes you behind the scenes of the theatre and reveals all the secrets of this fascinating world. Are you ready to plunge deep into the history of the theatre and discover all its aspects? 1. Introduction What is theatre? Why is it so important to our society? Right from the introduction, this book answers all these questions and plunges you into the incredible diversity of the theatre. 2. The origins of theatre Did you know that theatre has its roots in primitive societies and religious rituals? By tracing the history of the theatre from its beginnings, this book will take you on a journey through time and help you understand how it evolved to become what it is today. 3. Ancient theatre Greek and Roman theatre laid the foundations for modern theatre. The tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides and the comedies of Aristophanes and Plautus are masterpieces that have stood the test of time. Discover the major authors, the places and the specific features of ancient theatre that have inspired generations of artists. 4. Medieval and Renaissance theatre The Middle Ages and the Renaissance saw theatre evolve and diversify, with both religious and secular influences. Explore mysteries, miracles, farces, soties and the influence of humanism, as well as Shakespeare's masterpieces and the Italian Commedia dell'arte. 5. Classical theatre Classical theatre has produced timeless masterpieces by Corneille, Molière and Racine. Immerse yourself in the rules of classical theatre, the tragedies and comedies that have marked the history of dramatic art. 6. Theatre in the 18th and 19th centuries Marivaux, Beaumarchais, Voltaire, Hugo, Dumas... The theatre of the 18th and 19th centuries was rich in talent and innovation. Discover bourgeois drama, comedy of manners, melodrama, vaudeville and the birth of realist and naturalist theatre. 7. Modern theatre (20th century) The twentieth century saw the birth of theatre of the absurd, theatre of commitment, theatre of the intimate and many other forms. Learn more about major authors such as Beckett, Ionesco, Genet, Brecht, Sartre and Weiss, and the stage and theatrical innovations that revolutionised modern theatre. 8. Contemporary theatre Postmodern, immersive and interactive theatre is shaping our times. Immerse yourself in current trends and new forms of theatre that are constantly redefining the boundaries of the dramatic arts. 9. The technical and aesthetic aspects of theatre There's more to theatre than texts and actors. Discover the technical and aesthetic aspects that help create the magic of theatre: directing, acting, set design, lighting, music, and much more. 10. Theatre in the world and society Chinese, Japanese, Indian, African, Latin American theatre... Theatre is a universal art form that reflects the cultural diversity of our world. Explore different theatrical traditions and learn how theatre can be an instrument of power, propaganda, education and personal transformation. In short, this book is THE must-have for every theatre lover. Don't miss this chance to discover the secrets and riches of this age-old art. Click on the "Buy" button now to enrich your understanding and love of theatre!
Download or read book The Dramatic Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Andrew Lloyd Webber Solos Songbook written by Phillip Keveren and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2003-08-01 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Piano Solo Composer Collection). This fabulous collection contains Phillip Keveren's graceful, artistic solo piano arrangements of 18 songs from Webber blockbusters. Includes: All I Ask of You * Any Dream Will Do * As If We Never Said Goodbye * Close Every Door * Don't Cry for Me Argentina * Memory * The Music of the Night * The Phantom of the Opera * Pie Jesu * Unexpected Song * With One Look * and more.
Download or read book Annual Magazine Subject index written by Frederick Winthrop Faxon and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dramatic index for 1912-16, 1919-49 accompanied by an appendix: The Dramatic books and plays (in English) (title varies slightly). This bibliography was incorporated in the main list in 1917-18.
Download or read book The Book of Will written by Lauren Gunderson and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-06-18 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like Romeo and Juliet. But without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever! After the death of their friend and mentor, the two actors are determined to compile the First Folio and preserve the words that shaped their lives. They’ll just have to borrow, beg, and band together to get it done. Amidst the noise and color of Elizabethan London, THE BOOK OF WILL finds an unforgettable true story of love, loss, and laughter, and sheds new light on a man you may think you know.
Download or read book The Harvard Classics Vol 18 written by and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Annual Magazine Subject index written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Magazine Subject index written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains the cumulation of the subject index issued in the quarterly numbers of the Bulletin of bibliography and magazine subject-index.
Download or read book Harvard Classics Volume 18 Modern English Drama written by Dryden and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-03 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled and Edited by Charles W. Eliot in 1909, the Harvard Classics is a 51-volume Anthology of classic literature from throughout the history of western civilization. The set is sometimes called "Eliot's Five-Foot Shelf." The interior of this book is a facsimile reproduction of the 1909 edition. Search for the other books in this series with the keyword hcbooks.
Download or read book A Companion to Classical Receptions written by Lorna Hardwick and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining the profusion of ways in which the arts, culture, and thought of Greece and Rome have been transmitted, interpreted, adapted and used, A Companion to Classical Receptions explores the impact of this phenomenon on both ancient and later societies. Provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of classical reception - the interpretation of classical art, culture, and thought in later centuries, and the fastest growing area in classics Brings together 34 essays by an international group of contributors focused on ancient and modern reception concepts and practices Combines close readings of key receptions with wider contextualization and discussion Explores the impact of Greek and Roman culture worldwide, including crucial new areas in Arabic literature, South African drama, the history of photography, and contemporary ethics
Download or read book Contemporary European Theatre Directors written by Maria M. Delgado and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-03-03 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'An invaluable book that we shall all be using for a long time to come' - Michael Billington Contemporary European Theatre Directors is an ambitious and unprecedented overview of many of the key directors working in European theatre over the past fifty years. It is a vivid account of the vast range of work undertaken in European theatre during this period, situated lucidly in its artistic, cultural and political context. The resulting study is a detailed guide to the generation of directors whose careers were forged and tempered in the changing Europe of the 1980s and 1990s. The featured directors are: Calixto Bieito, Piotr Borowski, Romeo Castellucci, Frank Castorf, Patrice Chéreau, Lev Dodin, Declan Donnellan, Kristian Frédric, Rodrigo García, Jan Lauwers, Christoph Marthaler, Simon McBurney, Daniel Mesguich, Katie Mitchell, Ariane Mnouchkine, Thomas Ostermeier, Patrice Pavis, Silviu Purcărete and Peter Sellars. Travelling from London and Craiova to St. Petersburg and Madrid, the book examines directors working with classics, new writing, and new collaborative theatre forms. Each chapter is written by a specialist in European theatre and provides a detail critique of production styles. The directors themselves provide contributions and interviews to this multi-authored work, which unites the many and varied voices of European theatre in one coherent volume.
Download or read book The Detroit Project written by Dominique Morisseau and published by Theatre Communications Group. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three provocative dramas, Paradise Blue, Detroit ’67 and Skeleton Crew, make up Dominique Morisseau’s The Detroit Project, a play cycle examining the sociopolitical history of Detroit. Each play sits at a cross-section—of race and policing, of labor and recession, of property ownership and gentrification—and comes alive in the characters and relationships that look toward complex, hopeful futures. With empathetic storytelling and an ear for the voices of her home community, Morisseau brings to life the soul of Detroit, past and present.
Download or read book The Dramatic Index for written by Frederick Winthrop Faxon and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues for 1912-16, 1919- accompanied by an appendix: The Dramatic books and plays (in English) (title varies slightly) This bibliography was incorporated into the main list in 1917-18.
Download or read book The Harvard classics Vol 18 Modern English Drama written by Charles W. Eliot ([from old catalog] ed) and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Harvard Classics written by Charles w. (editor) Eliot and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
