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Book SynopsisSuccessful theatre relies on a complex interaction of all theatrical elements: script, direction, acting, and design interact in shifting configurations to offer a new work of art at every performance. Examining these relationships often enriches the theatrical experience.Theatre: Its Art and Craft is an introductory theatre text that focuses on the practitioners and their processes. Using an accessible tone and a focused exploration of how theatre artists work, the book covers every aspect of this art form: from writing, directing, and acting to the designing of sets and costumes, as well as the use of props, lights, sound, and new technology. This book also examines the varying roles of scholars, critics, and dramaturgs. This seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and features new statistics, new photos, and updated references. New sidebars have been added throughout, including one on cultural appropriation, another on lighting technology, and more and better discussions of what
Table of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgments PART I: ART 1 The Nature of Art 2 The Theatre as a Fine Art 3 The Audience and Critic PART II: THE PLAY 4 The Playwright 5 The Director 6 The Actor PART III: THE DESIGNERS 7 Scenic, Prop, and Costume Designers 8 Lighting, Sound, and Projections Designers PART IV: THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP 9 The Historian, the Theorist, and the Dramaturg Index About the Authors
