TY - BOOK AU - Balme,Christopher B. TI - The Cambridge introduction to theatre studies SN - 9780521856225 (hbk.) AV - PN 2037 B194c 2008 U1 - 792 PY - 2008/// CY - Cambridge, UK, New York PB - Cambridge University Press KW - Theater KW - Teatro N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-225) and index; Performers and actors -- Spectators and audiences -- Spaces and places -- Theories of theatre 1: historical paradigms -- Theories of theatre 2: systematic and critical approaches -- Theater historiography -- Text and performance -- Performance analysis -- Music theatre -- Dance theatre -- Applied theatre -- Theatre and media N2 - "Providing through coverage of the methods and tools required in studying historical and contemporary theatre, this introduction examines the complexities of a rapidly changing and dynamic discipline. It covers all main theatrical genres - drama, opera and dance - providing a comparative and integrated perspective; emphasizes questions of methodology, research techniques, and approaches; is relevant for a wide variety of theatre studies courses; and includes informative textboxes on key topics, and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter."--Jacket UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0835/2008026920-b.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0835/2008026920-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0835/2008026920-t.html ER -