theaters

A handbook detailing the responsibilities of each member of a Theatre Technical crew.

Shows theaters and theatrical techniques from the ancient world to the modern stage.

At an abandoned outdoor movie theater, fifty-five bats perform in a toe-tapping, wing-flapping revue--and await the grand finale.

Presents the life of William Shakespeare, describing his early years, his development as a poet and playwright, and the historical context in which he lived and worked.

Describes the theaters of Shakespeare's time and indicates the topics of theater at royal courts, how plays were staged, and early acting techniques.

Descriptive notes and illustrations show typical costumes and settings of the Classical period including Egyptian, Biblical, Babylonian, Persian, Assyrian, Hebrew, and Ancient Greek.

An account of the original Globe theater as well as its modern reconstruction.

A guide to technical theater for non-technical people involved in live performance such as actors and directors. Explains how to choose a space for a show, communicate with technical personnel, and stage manage a show.

Biography of the author of "Dracula, " detailing his role as the manager of London's Lyceum Theatre, his cultivation of actor Henry Irving, and exploring the link between Stoker's life and his fiction.

A guide to making scenery for the stage; from basic design and construction to control of scenery.