Stagecraft

by McGraw Hill

Published 16 October 1989

Stagecraft is a how-to book for beginners who want to become familiar with the technical aspects of the theater. This book will help any student develop the basic skills necessary so he or she can experience the thrill of creating a set and staging a theater production.


The Book of Scenes for Aspiring Actors collects scenes from a variety of plays featuring young characters - adolescent to young adults. Classical through contemporary scenes from Shakespeare to Kesselman are represented in this collection, which makes an ideal supplement for any of Glencoe's theater arts titles.

Monologues for Aspiring Actors is collection of cuttings from plays featuring young charactersadolescents to young adults. Playwrights range from Sophocles and Moliere to David Henry Hwang and Laura Harrington. Divided into monologues for females and monologues for males, the collection offers introductory notes on each dramatic scene and practical advice on preparing, analyzing, and staging the monologues for interpretation and performance. This collection of monologues, selected by actor, director, teacher, and writer Marsh Cassady, invites aspiring actors to experience the challenges and joys of individual theatrical performance. It is also an ideal supplement for any of Glencoe's theater arts titles.

How to Improve Your Study Skills

by McGraw Hill

Published 27 February 1992
This guide is designed to help readers improve study skills, increase reading speed, understand more and improve performance in test situations.

Acting & Directing

by McGraw Hill

Published 16 November 1989
"Acting and Directing" is designed for the beginning theatre student, explaining the roles of the actor and director and further explaining their interrelationship. Basic theatre terms and play production skills are easily learned with the helpful explanations, guidelines, and illustrations provided.

12 Easy Steps to Successful Research Papers is an essential tool for students. This edition reflects the way research is done today by incorporating both traditional and online methods of research. Whether a student has just begun writing research papers or needs to brush up on his research skills, this easy to follow text will guide him through the process. Features include three sample research papers along with several examples throughout the text that are developed in a step-by-step approach; easy-to-follow directions along with specific examples from the latest MLA documentation; and information on computer research as well as other online sources and traditional methods to compose research projects.

Getting Started in Theatre

by McGraw Hill

Published 16 October 1995