theater

Stagestruck Blanche would like to be a part of a theatrical bear troupe's new play, but, her shyness causes problems until she discovers a special talent of her very own.

When Annie and her third grade class put on a play about nutrition, it has more surprises than the teacher expected.

While preparing for a role in the school play, twelve-year-old Leo finds an autobiography that his father wrote as a teenager and ponders the ways people change.

When the new boy at her school turns out to be the son of a Hollywood power player, Jessica, a small-town sixteen-year-old with stars in her eyes, a job at Wal-Mart, and a bit part in "West Side Story," sets out to get Jordan's estranged father to attend the production--but her drama teacher's politically correct hatchet job on the script threatens to turn her "big break" into a disaster.

Bella gets to play the role of a fairy in a school play, but since the role involves flying while attached to a cable, she must overcome her fear of heights.

Arturo finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey.

Analyzes the political spectacles that comprised Argentina's armed forces' "Dirty War" against its people between 1976 and 1983, and examines the theatrical productions, demonstrations, and other performances that were undertaken to resist and subvert the military.

Traces the history and sociocultural role of the theater from its beginnings to the end of 1993. Includes discussion of playwriting, directing, acting, costume, audiences, and more.

Information on dramatists, actors and actresses, directors, theatres, and critics.