This encyclopedia includes biographies of some of the world’s most influential theatre practitioners, including directors, choreographers, actors, designers, acting and performance theorists, educators, and playwrights. From Euripides to Lin-Manuel Miranda, these are the people who changed the face of theatre.
An encyclopedia of over 500 improv games! Each entry describes the goal of the game, the ability level, the rules to be applied, and the skills acquired. These games will prove useful for theatre lovers, drama students, teachers, community groups, and more. Have fun! Leave…
This encyclopedia includes entries for over 300 theatre styles and genres from a range of historical periods, cultures and traditions. From Expressionism to Eclectic Theatre, from Participatory Theatre to Performance Art, from Naturalism to the Nativity Play, it should prove useful for students, teachers, and…
Commedia dell’Arte (“comedy of the profession”) was a largely improvised form of drama that began in Italy in the mid-1500s. Performed mostly by small acting troupes of twelve or fewer, Commedia plays consisted of a set of stock characters who fell into one of three…
