01951nam a2200277Ia 4500 TVU_14676 210423s9999 xx 000 0 und d 0495001805 9780495001805 eng 792 W309 Downs, William Missouri Experiencing the art of theatre a concise introduction William Missouri Downs, Lou Anne Wright, Erik Ramsey Belmont, Calif. Thompson Wadsworth 2007 xvi, 399 p. ill. (chiefly col.) 28 cm This invigorating new introductory text makes timely and relevant connections between theatre and the familiar world of Hollywood television and film to help students understand how the living art of theatre relates to, predates, and influences the screen entertainment they are used to watching. From theatre's ritual origins to modern musicals, from the controversies surrounding the NEA to the applicability of acting lessons in everyday life, this book is an important first step toward a deeper awareness of theatre's continuing and contemporary significance. Featuring strong coverage of current events in theatre, the reviewer-praised anecdotal narrative makes this book fun to read and one that students will want to keep long after the course is over. THE ART OF THEATRE is organized into three distinct sections, giving you the flexibility to organize your course your way. Adding to this flexibility is the book's availability in two versions. THE ART OF THEATRE: THEN AND NOW contains 16 chapters with extensive coverage of the history of theatre. EXPERIENCING THE ART OF THEATRE: A CONCISE INTRODUCTION features 13 chapters and a briefer treatment of theatre history Theater William Missouri Downs; Lou Anne Wright; Erik Ramsey Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Trà Vinh