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The Cambridge introduction to theatre studies / Christopher B. Balme.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Cambridge introductions to literaturePublication details: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.Description: xiii, 231 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780521856225 (hbk.)
  • 0521856221 (hbk.)
  • 0521672236 (pbk.)
  • 9780521672238 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 792
LOC classification:
  • PN 2037 B194c 2008
Online resources:
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Humanidades Humanidades (4to. Piso) PN 2037 B194c 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 1 Available 00000117412

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.

"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

Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-225) and index.

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