Stop The Show A History
Stop the Show! A History of Insane Incidents and Absurd Accidents in the Theater
Stop the Show! is the first book to assemble humorous, frightening and bizarre anecdotes about the history of all that went wrong during live theatrical productions in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. It is the publishing equivalent of TV bloopers for the legitimate stage. This book includes stories from top directors, actors, playwrights and technicians from New York, Los Angeles, and points in between, to the United Kingdom, from the 19th century to today. There are stories about missed entran
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How Does the Show Go On: An Introduction to the Theater
Filled with detailed explanations, captivating illustrations, and entertaining trivia, this clearly written, lively, and uniquely-designed book is a first-of-its-kind introduction to the world of the Theatre, from the box office to backstage, and beyond. From one side of the book, the reader enters via the front door, where the people and activities of the “front of house” can be examined. From the book’s other side, the reader enters the “Stage Door,” where the behind-the-scenes world
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The Necessity of Theater: The Art of Watching and Being Watched
What is unique and essential about theater? What separates it from other arts? Do we need “theater” in some fundamental way? The art of theater, as Paul Woodruff says in this elegant and unique book, is as necessary – and as powerful – as language itself. Defining theater broadly, including sporting events and social rituals, he treats traditional theater as only one possibility in an art that – at its most powerful – can change lives and (as some peoples believe) bring a divine presence to eart
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Technical Theater for Nontechnical People
Completely updated to reflect state-of-the-art standards in today’s fast-changing theater technology, Technical Theater for Nontechnical People helps actors, dancers, playwrights, and directors to understand every aspect of a traditional and digitally supported backstage environment-from scenery, lighting, and sound to props, costumes, and stage management. All sides of production are clearly explained in jargon-free prose, and unfamiliar terms are highlighted and defined in an appended glossary
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By Bill, February 21, 2012 @ 9:42 am
See Eric Bogosian rave ….,
By TheodoreFernandez, February 21, 2012 @ 9:52 am
Not Recommended,
By David, February 21, 2012 @ 10:31 am
A must for theater buffs and anyone who likes to laugh,
By Lee, February 21, 2012 @ 10:49 am
I love this book,
By Ben, February 21, 2012 @ 11:40 am
never too late for a great book!,
By Bradley, February 21, 2012 @ 12:22 pm
Where was this book in 1976?!!,
By Vernon, February 21, 2012 @ 12:52 pm
Needed- Good Watchers,
By Frank, February 21, 2012 @ 1:46 pm
what a wonderful book!,
By Steven, February 21, 2012 @ 1:56 pm
read this book.,
By Ronald, February 21, 2012 @ 2:55 pm
A Book Every Theater Person Should Own,
By Ricky, February 21, 2012 @ 3:21 pm
Great Resource for Theatre Students,
By Maurice, February 21, 2012 @ 3:27 pm
at last…a dummies book for stage people,
Very practical and straightforward. An essential tool for anyone starting in theater as it discusses the very basic materials for survival in the trade. Theater old timers will also like the book for the numerous sample situations (anecdotes) included.
The book went beyond academic and in fact, is more experiential in content. It’s a balance blend of terminologies, systems and case studies.