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Introducing the complexities of a rapidly changing and dynamic discipline, this book provides thorough coverage of the methods and tools required in the study of both historical and contemporary theatrical performances. Emphasizing all the main theatrical genres - drama, opera and dance - the volume provides students with a comparative, integrated perspective.

Table of Contents
Preface; Introduction: theatre and theatre studies; Part I. Elements of Theatre: 1. Performers and actors; 2. Spectators and audiences; 3. Spaces and places; Part II. Subjects and Methods: 4. Theories of theatre 1: Historical paradigms; 5 Theories of theatre 2: Systematic and critical approaches; 6. Theatre historiography; 7. Text and performance; 8. Performance analysis; 9. Music theatre; 10. Dance theatre; Part III. Theatre Studies between Disciplines: 11. Applied theatre; 12. Theatre and media.

The Cambridge Introduction to Theatre Studies

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 9/18/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521856225, 978-0521856225
      ISBN10: 0521856221
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Introducing the complexities of a rapidly changing and dynamic discipline, this book provides thorough coverage of the methods and tools required in the study of both historical and contemporary theatrical performances. Emphasizing all the main theatrical genres - drama, opera and dance - the volume provides students with a comparative, integrated perspective.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Introduction: theatre and theatre studies; Part I. Elements of Theatre: 1. Performers and actors; 2. Spectators and audiences; 3. Spaces and places; Part II. Subjects and Methods: 4. Theories of theatre 1: Historical paradigms; 5 Theories of theatre 2: Systematic and critical approaches; 6. Theatre historiography; 7. Text and performance; 8. Performance analysis; 9. Music theatre; 10. Dance theatre; Part III. Theatre Studies between Disciplines: 11. Applied theatre; 12. Theatre and media.

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