Like site-specific theatre, Environmental Theatre aims to eliminate the barrier between actor and spectator by performing works in non-traditional spaces such as shipping containers, quarries or elevators. The form was made famous by Richard Schechner in the 1960s and 70s, who in turn was influenced…
This encyclopedia includes biographies of the world’s most influential theatre practitioners, 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. Theatre Practitioners
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…
