Western drama through the ages

This two-volume set serves as an overview of drama for high school and college students and theatergoers. With a focus on Western countries, the history of theater from 500 B.C. to the present is recounted, as are the contributions of different countries, specific plays, and theatrical techniques. King....[b]rings together 45 essays by contributors who are theater professionals and language and literature, drama, film studies, and English scholars mostly from the US. They cover movements and issues such as African American, biblical, outdoor, and contemporary drama that addresses spiritual belief, gay theater, gender, and musical theater. Genres and styles are discussed, as well as theater in practice, with descriptions of directing, acting, voice coaching, dramaturgy, costume design, and stages.Reference and Research Book News.