Download or read book Profession of Dramatist in Shakespeare s Time 1590 1642 written by Gerald Eades Bentley and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-08 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gerald Eades Bentley assembles and analyzes the extant theatrical materials of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. His discussion of the working conditions of professional dramatists like Thomas Heywood, John Fletcher, and Philip Massinger as well as William Shakespeare rounds out the fascinating picture of the professionalism that developed in the great days of Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre. Originally published in 1972. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Download or read book Contemporary Plays written by Thomas H. Dickinson and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Buck Fever and Other Plays written by Bill Bozzone and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1986 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Produce Amateur Plays A Practical Manual written by Barrett H. Clark and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barrett H. Clark's 'How to Produce Amateur Plays: A Practical Manual' is a comprehensive guide that offers valuable insights into the intricacies of amateur dramatic productions. The book delves into the practical aspects of staging plays, including detailed instructions on set design, costume creation, lighting, sound, and overall production management. Clark's writing style is clear and concise, making this manual a user-friendly resource for aspiring playwrights, directors, and producers. Set in the early 20th century, the book is a valuable reflection of the theatrical practices and trends of the time, providing a glimpse into the world of amateur theater production during that era. Clark's expertise in the field shines through in his meticulous attention to detail and practical advice, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in amateur dramatics. As a respected theater historian and playwright himself, Barrett H. Clark's 'How to Produce Amateur Plays' is a timeless classic that continues to be a relevant and informative guide for theater enthusiasts of all levels.
Download or read book Green Man and Other Plays written by Don Nigro and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1991 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plays included in this collection: The Daughters of Edward D. Boit The Green Man Hieronymus Bosch Specter The Woodman and the Goblins
Download or read book Clara s Play written by John Olive and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1984 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Kabuki Plays written by James R. Brandon and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scenes and Monologues of Spiritual Experience from the Best Contemporary Plays written by Roger Ellis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this anthology, theater expert Roger Ellis culls together dramatic scenes and monologues that all deal with spiritual experience. From various religious and non-religious perspectives, the book explores various aspects of spirituality – religious faith, martyrdom, death and afterlife, fate and destiny, mercy, and romantic love. The material comes from contemporary plays by some of the most gifted playwrights – Arthur Miller, Tony Kushner, John Patrick Shanley, John Pielmeier, Tammy Ryan, Elie, Wiesel, Karen Sunde, and others. Perfect for high-school through college-age students, as well as for actors and general readers, this volume contains nearly 100 scenes, ranging from comic to serious, grouped in five categories: “Scenes for a Man and a Woman ” “Scenes for Two Women ” “Scenes for Two Men ” “Monologues for Women ” and “Monologues for Men.” In addition to the monologues, Ellis includes notes on staging to help actors and directors bring these scenes to life. Some of the plays sourced for this anthology include The Crucible, Doubt, In the Shape of a Woman, Agnes of God, Epic Proportions, Our Lady of 121st Street, Angels in America, and Affection in Time.
Download or read book Shadow Play written by Noel Coward and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Characters: 5 male, 4 female Scenery: Suggested sets One of the Tonight At 8:30 series produced in London and New York. Victoria has just returned from the theatre where she saw a romantic musical. She quells a headache with three Anytal tablets just before her husband enters and announces divorce plans. Victoria, head buzzing, attempts to understand his reasons. She slips into a fantastic dream that reviews their meeting, courtship and marriage. Coming to, she clings to her husband and he reconsiders. Also published in Tonight at 8:30.
Download or read book Collection of Plays Ca 1870 1914 written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contemporary Irish Plays written by Michael West and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Irish Plays showcases the new drama that has emerged since 2008. Featuring a blend of established and emerging writers, the anthology shows how Irish writers are embracing new methods of theatre-making to explore exciting new themes – while also finding new ways to come to terms with the legacies of the Troubles and the Celtic Tiger. Freefall is a sharp, humorous and exhilarating look at the fragility of a human life, blending impressionistic beauty, poignancy and comedy. Forgotten features the interconnecting stories of four elderly people living in retirement homes and care facilities around Ireland, who range in age from 80 to 100 years old. Drum Belly is a fascinating play about the Irish mafia in late 1960s' New York. It premiered at the Abbey Theatre in 2012. Previously unpublished, Planet Belfast by Rosemary Jenkinson is about a woman named Alice – Stormont's only Green MLA who must toe a delicate line between large, sectarian power bases in order to promote an environmental agenda in Northern Ireland. Desolate Heaven is a story about two young girls hoping to find freedom from home in the trappings of love. It was first performed at Theatre 503, London, in 2013 Written for the 2012 Dublin Theatre Festival, and previously unpublished, The Boys of Foley Street by Louise Lowe is a piece of site-specific theatre which led audience members on a tour of the backstreets of inner-city Dublin. Edited by the leading scholar on Irish theatre, Patrick Lonergan, Contemporary Irish Plays is a timely reminder of the long-held tradition and strength of Irish theatre which blossoms even in its new-found circumstances.
Download or read book The Play s the Thing written by Ferenc Molnár and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1953 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: P.G. Wodehouse's adaptation of Jatek a Kastelyban (The Play in the Castle) brings Ferenc Molnar's classic comedy to a wider audience. The play is a romantic farce without the usual door-slamming and comic entrances and exits. Instead, we are treated to a party of guests seemingly overhearing a lover's tryst, only to find (with the help of a very quick-witted playwright) that they are actually hearing something very different. The play combines beautifully formed characters with an exquisite text.
Download or read book Poker written by Ole Bjerg and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2011-11-02 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cultural meanings of poker and how it mirrors fundamental aspects of capitalism
Download or read book Theatre Arts Monthly written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
