Theatre Studies: The Basics

Now in a second edition, Theatre Studies: The Basics provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to all aspects of drama, theatre and performance from the theoretical to the practical, covering such topics as:

• Dramatic genres, from Tragedy to Political Documentary
• Theories of performance
• The history of the Theatre in the West
• Acting, directing and scenography

• The audience With numerous case studies and recommendations for further study, it is ideal starting point for anyone interested in studying live theatre and performance for the first time.

  Autorentext
  Robert Leach is a writer and theatre director who has taught drama at the Universities of Birmingham and Edinburgh. His books include Makers of Modern Theatre (Routledge, 2004) and Theatre Workshop: Joan Littlewood and The Making of Modern British Theatre (University of Exeter Press, 2006).

  Klappentext

  Now in a second edition, Theatre Studies: The Basics is a fully updated guide to the wonderful world of theatre. The practical and theoretical dimensions of theatre - from acting to audience - are woven together throughout to provide an integrated introduction to the study of drama, theatre and performance. Topics covered include: dramatic genres, from tragedy to political documentary theories of performance the history of the theatre in the West acting, directing and scenography With a glossary, chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading throughout, Theatre Studies: the Basics remains the ideal starting point for anyone new to the subject.

  Zusammenfassung

Now in a second edition, Theatre Studies: The Basics is a fully updated guide to the wonderful world of theatre. The practical and theoretical dimensions of theatre from acting to audience are woven together throughout to provide an integrated introduction to the study of drama, theatre and performance. Topics covered include:

• dramatic genres, from tragedy to political documentary

• theories of performance

• the history of the theatre in the West

• acting, directing and scenography
  With a glossary, chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading throughout, Theatre Studies: the Basics remains the ideal starting point for anyone new to the subject.

  Inhalt

Introduction

Chapter 1: Performance

Chapter 2: The Text

Chapter 3: Dramatic Form

Chapter 4: Theatre and History

Chapter 5: Acting

Chapter 6: Directing

Chapter 7: Scenography

Chapter 8: The audience

Glossary

Index

Bibliography