performing arts

Contains a guide to auditioning for musical theater and plays, including advice and information on finding music or a monologue, coping with nerves, as well as as describing the life of an actor, the roles of agents and managers, and the tools of the trade.

Compares and contrasts the work of sixteenth-century poet and playwright William Shakespeare and twentieth-century comedy troupe Monty Python, discussing their status as national poets of England, their uses of history, aspects of theatricality, and other topics.

Entertainment and copyright lawyer Peter M. Thall presents inside information for musicians on royalties, catalogue valuation, touring contracts, copyright issues, and other legal concerns, presenting examples from his years representing various artists.

Explores the impact movies television, music, and video games have on people's lives, examines issues facing the entertainment industry, and discusses how the industry has evolved in recent years.

A pictorial history of entertainment, featuring a century-by-century look at significant events and achievements in the field, from the 1000s through the 1900s.

When she auditions for the school musical, Beverly is too frightened to make a sound, but she ends up being very important to the class's performance.