British Pantomime Performance
by Reader in Performing Arts Millie Taylor
This simple and essential book about the craft of acting describes a technique developed and refined by the authors, all of them young actors, in their work with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet, actor W. H. Macy, and director Gregory Mosher. A Practical Handbook for the Actor is written for any actor who has ever experienced the frustrations of acting classes that lacked clarity and objectivity, and that failed to provide a dependable set of tools. An actor's job, the authors state...
William Frederick "Billy" Klair (1875-1937) was the undisputed czar of Lexington, Kentucky, for decades. As political boss in a mid-sized, southern city, he faced problems strikingly similar to those of large cities in the North. As he watched the city grow from a sleepy market town of 16,000 residents to a bustling, active urban center of over 50,000, Klair saw changes that altered not just Lexington but the nation and the world: urbanization, industrialization, and immigration. But Klair did n...
A collection of short monologues about experiences and feelings familiar to young boys and girls.
Stubs Seating Plan Guide (Stubs: The Seating Plan Guide for New York Theatres, Music Halls & Sports Stadia)
I Never Asked To Be The World's Best Triathlete But Here I Am Crushing It!
by Crushing It All Day Press
Theater Careers is designed to empower aspiring theatre professionals to make savvy, informed decisions through a concise overview of how to prepare for and find work in the theatre business. Tim Donahue and Jim Patterson offer well-researched information on various professions, salary ranges, educational and experience requirements, and other facets certain to enlighten students contemplating a theatre career, as well as inform counsellors, teachers, and parents of available opportunities and t...
The History of Costume
by Blanche Payne, Geitel Winakor, and Jane Farrell-Beck
This sweeping survey traces the evolution of costume throughout Western history. It examines changes in dress, the role of fashion, influences on Western dress, and how costumes fit their times.
Complete make-up instructions for twelve monster masks including a werewolf, a vampire, and a mummy.
Regional Theatre Directory, 1992-93
The Beginner’s Guide to Opera Stage Management is the first book to cover theatrical stage management practices specifically for opera productions, providing an invaluable step-by-step guide. Beginning with a brief history of opera and detailing its difference from musical theatre, this book covers stage management best practices through prep, rehearsals, tech, performance, and wrap up. From the moment a manager accepts a contract, right through to archiving paperwork, this essential toolkit co...
Dise~no de Iluminacion Escenica (Coleccion Narrativa Historica, #4)
by Jose Miguel Lopez Saez
Have you ever been to a movie and wondered how in the world makeup artists make the characters come alive? For special effects makeup guru Bruna Nogueria, it's all in a day's work. The Hollywood Make-Up Lab offers a peek into some of the coolest special effects tips and tricks, from Crime Scene Investigation sets to The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Nogueria has accumulated a wealth of cosmetic knowledge to share with you! Learn how to create some of the most interesting fantasy, science fiction,...