Greek theatre originates in ancient Greece’s religious and mythological traditions, specifically in worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and revelry. The annual festival, Dionysia, celebrated with choral hymns called dithyrambs, gave rise to formal theatrical performances. The City Dionysia festival in Athens formalised competitions…
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 drama games and Theatresports activiites! 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…
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…
