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Cynthia M. Gendrich is professor of theatre at Wake Forest University where she teaches acting, directing, introduction to theatre, and dramatic literature.
Stephen Archer is professor emeritus of theatre history at University of Missouri–Columbia.
Introduction
Acknowledgments
PART I: ART
1 The Nature of Art
2 The Theatre as a Fine Art
3 The Audience and Critic
PART II: THE PLAY
4 The Playwright
5 The Director
6 The Actor
PART III: THE DESIGNERS
7 Scenic, Prop, and Costume Designers
8 Lighting, Sound, and Projections Designers
PART IV: THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP
9 The Historian, the Theorist, and the Dramaturg
Index
About the Authors
I have adopted many texts on the subject of general theatre over thirty-six years. This text is superior to all of them. It speaks to the reader as if they were an audience member, theatre artist, or a casual observer. From the nature of art and criticism to the practical application of the theatre art form, this book clearly provides all the necessary information to assist in the edification of eager minds. Bravo! to the authors. (Previous Edition Praise)
— Bradley W. Sabelli, George Washington University
Archer, Gendrich, and Hood have done it again! Theatre: Its Art and Craft is a terrific book that combines well-organized and readable text with significant illustrations into one affordable package for the beginning theatre student. (Previous Edition Praise)
— Kimberly Poppiti, Dowling College
Affordably priced for studentsWritten accessibly for maximum retentionA complete overview of theatre including discussions on:- Writing
- Directing
- Acting
- Set design
- Costume design
- Make up design
- Technical design
- Props
- The roles of scholars, critics, and dramaturgs
End of chapter summariesKey termsDiscussion questionsSuggested readingsMore than 110 imagesNew featuresUpdated statisticsUpdated referencesTwenty additional photos, including new images that highlight diversity in theatreUpdated and new sidebars on timely subjects, streamlined for smooth reading. Sidebar topics include cultural appropriation, lighting technology, and more and better discussions of what carpenters, technical directors, stage managers, and theatre artists doPowerPoint slide show of images from the book in FULL COLOR!
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