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The History of Theatre in Anchorage, Alaska 1915-2005: From a Wilderness Tent to a Multi-Million Dollar Stage by Catherine J. Stadem, 2009-09-30
A History of German Theatre
Outlines & Highlights for Living Theatre: A History by Edwin Wilson, ISBN: 9780073514123 by Cram101 Textbook Reviews, 2009-12-29
Readers Theatre for African American History by Jeff Sanders, Nancy I. Sanders, 2008-06-30
The Cambridge History of American Theatre 3 Volume Paperback Set
A History of Irish Theatre 1601-2000 (Volume 0) by Christopher Morash, 2004-04-05
Theorizing Practice: Redefining Theatre History (Redefining British Theatre History)
German and Dutch Theatre, 1600-1848 (Theatre in Europe: A Documentary History)
Our Musicals, Ourselves: A Social History of the American Musical Theatre by John Bush Jones, 2004-01-01
Readers Theatre for American History: by Anthony D. Fredericks, 2001-04-15
Living Theatre: A History by Edwin Wilson, Alvin Goldfarb, 2011-01-14
The Cambridge Guide to Asian Theatre
A Source Book in Theatrical History: Twenty-five centuries of stage history in more than 300 basic documents and other primary material by A. M. Nagler, 1959-06-01
Dreams and Reconstruction: a Cultural History of British Theatre: 1945-2006 by Michael Prior, 2006-09-29

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Theatre History Resources From Artslynx
General Master Sites. Theatrehistory.com Excellent resource! Atlantic Canada Theatre - Loads of primary research materials relating to Canadian theatre
http://www.artslynx.org/theatre/history.htm

Extractions: Theatre History Resources Send more link suggestions in this category to Richard Finkelstein Who knows but one generation, always remains a child! - Norlin See also: Theatre Organizations Artslynx Exclusive Materials This Month in Theatre History Artslynx Season Planner Timelines of History Prop Use History ... Theatrehistory.com - Excellent resource! Atlantic Canada Theatre Loads of primary research materials relating to Canadian theatre history BRITISH DRAMA 1890 TO 1950 A CRITICAL HISTORY by Richard Farr Dietrich - The entire text of this book is online. Wonderful resource! Classicaltheatre.com This site includes many articles and essays on Shakespeare and other classical genres. Theatre History Sites on the WWW - LOADS of links! THEATRON- Theatre History in Europe: Architectural and Textual Resources Online Virtual Library of Theatre and Drama Very rich in resources for the Theatre researcher Musicals 101 - Great site. Lots of resources including a number that are history related.
Theatre History Essay
An essay or paper on Theatre History. Throughout history, religion has played perhaps the most important role in the influence of cultural and societal trends. The ethics and
http://www.directessays.com/viewpaper/31845.html
Theatre Talks & Walking Tours
Theatre historian Cezar Del Valle offers a series of informative slide talks and walking tours.
http://kempsjig.tripod.com/theatretalks/
Theatre History
Theatre history from Ancient times to Renaissance, Restoration, the Victorian era and all aspects of its orgins and development.
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Wilton Town Hall Theatre - History
THEATRE HISTORY . The Wilton Town Hall Theater, built in 1886, is operated by Dennis Markaverich. It was first used as a play house for traveling shows and vaudeville.
http://www.wiltontownhalltheatre.com/History.htm

Extractions: THEATRE HISTORY The Wilton Town Hall Theater, built in 1886, is operated by Dennis Markaverich. It was first used as a play house for traveling shows and vaudeville. One can still see the original stage that actors used in the late 1800's. It was then converted in 1912 to a silent film house. Its popularity boomed as sound was introduced, and World War II hit, as it was the only local theater to provide current news reels. In its migration to the technological films of today, it boasts 2000 watts of light for a bright, crisp picture. As the larger "multiplexes" turn their bulbs down to conserve power, we strive for the best picture show possible and keep them at full power. The "Big House" seats 250 patrons in comfortable, well spaced seating. The Town Hall Theater's has a full four channels of digital surround sound with New Hampshire's exclusive 1000 watt sub woofer enhancement. The "screening room" is a small, 63 seat theater that was converted from the original vaudeville actors changing room. It features a large screen and excellent, no strain viewing for comfortable film enjoyment. It's received its nick name as it closely resembles a Hollywood studio screening room. The movie going experience is rounded out by FRESH popped popcorn and REAL butter, not the bagged popcorn and stale peanut oil that other theaters offer. The movies played at The Wilton Town Hall Theater are typically more intellectual and "artsie" type films only found close to Boston. We are sure to card minors to make the "R" rated and "Unrated" movies free of giggling teenagers.
George M. Cohan In America's Theater
The life of George M. Cohan and his most significant plays are reviewed, along with a complete stageography, filmography and on-going discography.
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Extractions: Welcome to the first site dedicated exclusively to the American Theater's first mega-star: George M. Cohan. George M. Cohan's accomplishments helped to catapult the American musical and comedy on the New York stage, (its subsequent style can also be witnessed in early Hollywood talkies) and is at the root of our contemporary theater.
Theatre History
These pages offer articles, images and general information related to particular areas of theatre history Aristotle's Poetics the full text of this seminal work of theatre
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Extractions: These pages offer articles, images and general information related to particular areas of theatre history: Aristotle's Poetics the full text of this seminal work of theatre criticism The Development of Scenic Spectacle a wonderful collection of articles, images, computer models designed to illustrate the technology used to create scenic spectacle in the Renaissance English Actors at the turn of the Twentieth Century images of famous actors from the work of their contemporaries in the visual arts The History of Costume Kabuki History articles and bibliographies for various periods in the history of this Japanese theatrical form Medieval Drama Links a comprehensive collection of links compiled by Sydney Higgins The New Deal Stage: Selections from the Federal Theatre Project original scripts, administrative records and articles from the Library of Congress collection Records of Early English Drama compiled by the Centre for Research in Early English Drama, this site offers links to a wealth of information about theatre, music and dance in the Middle Ages. Theatre History on the Web links to sites about various periods in theatre history as well as several very interesting examples of online theatre history scholarship Skenotheke: Images of the Ancient Stage pictorial evidence of the ancient theatre and links to related sites
Theatre History SNG
The Slovene National Theatre Maribor. The Slovene National Theatre Maribor is the main cultural institution in the town of Maribor and in northeastern Slovenia.
http://www.sng-mb.si/en/theatre-history/

Extractions: The Slovene National Theatre Maribor is the main cultural institution in the town of Maribor and in north-eastern Slovenia. Since it was established in 1919 it has had an immense cultural and political role through its cultural creativity. It develops and preserves Slovene national identity and acts as an importnat bastion of the Slovene language. In the ninety years of its existance it has given a permanent mark to the city and the surroundings. The first performance at SNG Maribor was held on 27 September 1919 with a play Tugomer by Josip Jurčič directed by Hinko Nučič, who was also the first principle of SNG Maribor and the first Drama artistic director. In these ninety years there have been 86 regular seasons at SNG Maribor (between 1941–1945 there were four empty seasons because the Slovene theatre was closed due to the war) during which there were 1514 premieres, of which 961 were in Drama, 456 in Opera and 97 in Ballet. Drama has been opened in all the seasons while Opera was only active periodically. It had a permanent artistic ensemble between 1922 and 1928 and since 1945. Today SNG Maribor is the largest cultural and artistic institute in Slovenia, which is organised into five units: Drama, Opera, Ballet, Symphonic Orchestra and the Borštnik Festival. The Technology Department and Administration Department are common to all of them. In 2009 there were 324 full-time and 150 sessional employees. On five different stages and halls there are 13 premieres held each season (7 dramas, 4 operas, 2 ballets) and 14 concerts, which altogether makes 500 performances seen by approximately 200 000 visitors. SNG Maribor makes guest performances in Slovenia and abroad where, especially in recent years, it has been as one of the most important ambassadors of Slovene theatre creativity.
Shear Madness | America's Favorite Comedy | Best Comedy | Best Play | Comedy Who
A comedy whodunit where the audience gets to catch the killer. The longest running off-broadway play in American Theatre History.
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Theatre History - EHow.com
Learn about Theatre History on eHow.com. Find info and videos including The History of Broadway Theatre, The History of The London Theatre, History of Broadway Theatre and
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Extractions: Home Theatre History The History of Theatre Lighting Lighting adds more to a theater production than just brightness. In addition to helping the audience see the action clearly, theater lighting sets a scene, casts visual emotion and moves the action. Theater lighting's history goes back to the history of theater itself, to classic Athenian dramas and comedies, and has evolved through... History of Mexican Theatre Mexico has a long and rich history of theatre dating back to the pre-Columbian period. The History of Musical Theatre Dance Modern dance used in musicals has its roots in the beginnings of theatre itself. The use of dance is often to help tell a story, to heighten emotion or to achieve aesthetic value. Musical theatre dance is as varied as the individuals performing it, but has been appreciated by audiences for centuries. New Amsterdam Theatre History The New Amsterdam Theatre has been part of New York City's drama society since it was built in 1903. It is the oldest standing theater in New York City and still hosts plays and movies in its main auditorium. It is known not only for its productions, but also for its stunning architecture. New York Theatre History Broadway, the theater district of New York, encompasses a swath of midtown Manhattan real estate roughly 12 blocks long and two blocks wide. Today, considered the hub of theater activity worldwide, this small section of the globe has impacted performance art across the planet. While the original settlers of the area, the Dutch, cared...
Theatre History
Theatre History 321 Lecture Two. I. Other Ancient Traditions Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent (map link) A. The Sacred Marriage Plays
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Extractions: Lecture Two I. Other Ancient Traditions: Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent -(map link) A. The Sacred Marriage Plays These were performed around 2700 BC in Summeria, near modern day Syria God and Man married in this play once a year They contained Mime incantation and music B. Sammaria: The rein of Hammurabi 1728 - 1686 BC Hammurabi's Code of Laws Redefined the King's relationship to God by casting himself as a "humble, god-fearing prince" and a "shepherd of the people" Elevated the god Marduk , the city god of Babylon , to be the chief god of the entire nation 3. "Hammurabi's conversation with a woman" is the first court play . A court play is one performed to entertain only. In this play a beautiful woman beguiles the King and gets a wish. What is important about this play is that it is the first one not to deal exclusively with the relationship between God and Man. That's why we call it a secular, rather than a sacred play. 4. "Enmekar and the Lord of Aratta"
Gypsy
A synopsis of the musical by Arthur Laurents, Stephen Sondheim and Jule Styne.
http://www.theatrehistory.com/american/musical015.html

Extractions: GYPSY Purchase The Cast Album Sheet Music The Movie (DVD) The Movie (VHS) Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Music by JULE STYNE Based on the autobiography of GYPSY ROSE LEE First produced at the Broadway Theatre on May 21, 1959, with Ethel Merman as "Rose", Jack Klugman as "Herbie" and Sandra Church as "Louise". G YPSY was the musical comedy adaptation of Gypsy: A Memoir , the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee, who has become famous in burlesque as a striptease artist. With her sister, June (the distinguished motion-picture star, June Havoc), she had had a rich career in the theatre, always driven on to ever-greater successes by an over-ambitious and persevering mother. The play opens in a little vaudeville house where several child acts are being rehearsed for a contest. The team of Baby Louise and Baby June are one of the attractions; their mother, Rose, seated in the back of the house, continually thunders out bits of advice to her children. When the three return home Rose prevails on her husband to provide funds with which to build a vaudeville act around June. That act "Baby June and her Newsboys" tours the vaudeville circuit for a number of years. We next encounter the girls and their mother backstage in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Herbie, a salesman, saunters in. Now he gives the theatre manager advice to put a motion-picture into his show; now he urges Rose to allow her kids to grow up in a normal home under the normal guidance of parents. Something about Herbie impresses Rose that he has the makings of a good agent. She suggests that they team up to further June's career ("Small World"). Now the act reaches Akron, Ohio. It is Louise's birthday, and a celebration is taking place in the family's dingy hotel room. They eat chow mein and egg rolls; Louise gathers her gifts, one of which is a live pet lamb; and the talk is all about a new farm act Mama Rose has in mind for June. When Herbie appears, he brings with him Mr. Goldstone, who represents the Orpheum vaudeville circuit. His influence and connections are tapped.
Theatre History - Fun Facts And Information
Fun Facts about Theatre History. Interesting factoids, information and answers.
http://www.funtrivia.com/en/Humanities/Theatre-History-16157.html
Anything Goes
A synopsis and brief history of the musical by Cole Porter.
http://www.theatrehistory.com/american/musical020.html

Extractions: ANYTHING GOES Purchase The Cast Album Sheet Music Book by COLE PORTER Originally Staged by HOWARD LINDSAY First produced at the Alvin Theatre on November 21, 1934, with William Gaxton as "Billy", Ethel Merman as "Reno" and Victor Moore as "Moon". T HE main action takes place on a luxury liner sailing from New York to Southampton. But first we come to a preliminary scene in a smart New York bar. Reno Sweeney, a night-club entertainer, on the eve of leaving for Europe, expresses her sentiments for Billy Crocker in "I Get a Kick Out of You". Once she boards the liner she discovers to her delight that Billy is also a passenger, though an unlisted one. He had come to bid Reno " bon voyage " when he comes upon his one-time fiancée, Hope Harcourt, en route All the principals come to Oakleigh's home in England, where Hope and Sir Evelyn are to get married. The prospect of marriage pleases neither of them, since their union had been an arrangement of convenience to save Bailey Products, a floundering business establishment. But Hope and Sir Evelyn soon learn that Bailey Products is not bankrupt at all; that, indeed, a buyer stands ready to purchase it for several million dollars. Thus Hope and Evelyn are free to go their separate ways. Hope returns to Billy, while Sir Evelyn and Reno discover each other. Meanwhile, word has come down from Washington, D.C., that "Moon" is free to go as he pleases: the police are not interested in him at all, since he is as harmless as a cream-puff. The sudden loss of status upsets the little man to no end. "Sometimes," he whines, "I just can't understand
Theatre History - The Courtyard
To celebrate the opening of the new Courtyard Theatre, a permanent display has been created about the history of the building and the surrounding area. The
http://www.thecourtyard.org.uk/content/7/theatre-history

Extractions: full of listings and offers. Email Mobile To celebrate the opening of the new Courtyard Theatre, a permanent display has been created about the history of the building and the surrounding area. The new theatre has been developed within a Grade II listed building, the former public library in Pitfield Street, Hoxton. Interestingly, this is only a few hundred metres from the site of the first purpose-built playhouses in England, the Theatre (1576) and the Curtain (1577), the latter still commemorated in the name of Curtain Road. These, like the later playhouses on the south bank of the Thames, were built just outside the City of London to avoid coming under the jurisdiction of the city fathers. The Passmore Edwards Free Library, as it was originally known, was opened in 1897. Often described as the "Cornish Carnegie", John Passmore Edwards was a Victorian politician and philanthropist, and life-long champion of the working classes; this magnificent library was one of over 70 major buildings across the country - including hospitals, libraries, schools and art galleries - which he helped to fund. The building became redundant when Hackney Council opened a new central library in Hoxton Street; it was used for a time by English National Opera for rehearsals and workshops, but has now been refurbished to provide (in addition to residential accommodation on the upper floors) performance spaces and rehearsal studios for the Courtyard Theatre.
The Mikado
A synopsis of the classic musical by Gilbert and Sullivan.
http://www.theatrehistory.com/british/musical001.html

Extractions: THE MIKADO Purchase The Cast Album Sheet Music The Movie (DVD) The Movie (VHS) Book by W.S. GILBERT Lyrics by W.S. GILBERT Music by ARTHUR SULLIVAN First produced on 14th March, 1885, at the Savoy Theatre, London, with Richard Temple as "The Mikado", Rosina Brandram as "Katisha", Durward Lely as "Nanki-Poo", Leonora Braham as "Yum-Yum", George Grossmith as "Ko-Ko" and Rutland Barrington as "Pooh-Bah". T HE scene is the courtyard of Ko-Ko's palace in Titipu. Nanki-Poo, son of "The great and virtuous Mikado", has fled from Court to avoid marriage with the termagant Katisha. Elderly and ugly, she describes herself as "an acquired taste", claiming that beauty resides not in the face alone. "I have a shoulder-blade that is a miracle of loveliness," she boasts. "People come miles to see it." In the disguise of a second trombone, however, Nanki-Poo has made the acquaintance of the lovely Yum-Yum and fallen in love with her, though aware that she is officially engaged to her guardian Ko-Ko, an ex-tailor. He had later heard that this Ko-Ko had been condemned to death for flirting, but now to his dismay Nanki-Poo learns that Ko-Ko has been reprieved and raised to the exalted rank of Lord High Executioner, the highest rank a citizen can attain, and that this very day Yum-Yum is returning from school to be married to her guardian. Ko-Ko duly arrives, and after being welcomed by the populace he proceeds to consult Pooh-Bah about the expense of his forthcoming wedding. Pooh-Bah, who combines the offices of First Lord of the Treasury, Lord Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief, Lord High Admiral, Master of the Buckhounds, Groom of the Backstairs, Archbishop of Titipu, and Lord Mayor, both acting and elect, is one of Gilbert's most effective creations, and, in the scene where Ko-Ko wishes to plan the expenses of his forthcoming marriage to Yum-Yum, the following dialogue occurs:
Today In Theatre History: OCTOBER 29 - Playbill.com
1882 Birth of French playwright Jean Giradoux, author of The Madwoman of Chaillot, Ondine, Intermezzo, Tiger at the Gates and Amphitryon 38. He lives to 1944.
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Extractions: /*********************************************** * Mouseover Tabs Menu- (c) Dynamic Drive DHTML code library (www.dynamicdrive.com) * This notice MUST stay intact for legal use * Visit Dynamic Drive at http://www.dynamicdrive.com/ for this script and 100s more ***********************************************/ November 16, 2010 advanced search Sub Menu contents //mouseovertabsmenu.init("tabs_container_id", "submenu_container_id", "bool_hidecontentsmouseout") mouseovertabsmenu.init("mytabsmenu", "mysubmenuarea", false) Today in Theatre History: OCTOBER 29 By David Gewirtzman Birth of French playwright Jean Giradoux, author of The Madwoman of Chaillot, Ondine, Intermezzo, Tiger at the Gates and Amphitryon 38 . He lives to 1944. Advertisement Birth of comedian Fanny Borach, better known as Fanny Brice, star of the Ziegfeld Follies , whose shtick will consist mainly of making fun of her own looks. Her enduring "Baby Snooks" persona carries over to a radio career in the 1930s. Her signature tune will be the wistful "My Man." Her life will serve as the basis for the musical Funny Girl . She lives to 1951. Rob Roy Carry Nation at the Biltmore Theatre.
Brigadoon
A synopsis of the musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe.
http://www.theatrehistory.com/american/musical007.html

Extractions: BRIGADOON Purchase The Cast Album Sheet Music The Movie (DVD) The Movie (VHS) ALAN JAY LERNER Music by FREDERICK LOEWE Staged by ROBERT LEWIS First produced at the Ziegfeld Theatre on March 13, 1947, with David Brooks as "Tommy", George Keane as "Jeff" and Marion Belle as "Fiona". D escribed by its authors as "a whimsical musical fantasy", Brigadoon Later, in the MacLaren home, Jean is preparing to pack in preparation for her imminent wedding. The bridegroom, Charlie, comes to inscribe his name in the MacLaren family album, after which he sings of his intense longing for his bride ("Come to Me, Bend to Me"). Then Fiona and Tommy return from their expedition, late and happy. When Jeff appears, Tommy confides his feelings for Fiona ("Almost Like Being in Love"). Jeff and Tommy come upon the family album. Glancing through it, they remark the peculiar coincidence that a hundred years ago, on this very day, a Fiona MacLaren was married to a Charlie Dalrymple. It is their first clue that something eerie is happening around them. Fiona refuses to enlighten them, so they seek out one of the venerable citizens of Brigadoon, Mr. Lundie, and learn from him of the strange history of this town that lives one day every hundred years. The wedding ceremony now takes place, with the festive townspeople enjoying songs and dances. Suddenly Harry Beaton arrives, determined to prevent the marriage from taking place. He lunges at the bridegroom with his knife, but, fortunately, Tommy arrests his hand. As Harry flees, Jeff trips him; Harry falls on his head and is instantly killed.
Theatre History Cybercourse Start Page
Copyright 19972010 by Patrick M. Finelli. All rights reserved. These pages are protected by United States and international copyright laws. Copying or distribution by any
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Camelot
A synopsis of the musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe.
http://www.theatrehistory.com/american/musical008.html

Extractions: CAMELOT Purchase The Cast Album Sheet Music The Movie (DVD) The Movie (VHS) ALAN JAY LERNER Music by FREDERICK LOEWE Staged by MOSS HART First produced at the Majestic Theatre on December 3, 1960, with Richard Burton as "Arthur", Julie Andrews as "Guenevere" and Robert Goulet as "Lancelot". C amelot is a setting of the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The play opens with the arrival of Guenevere in Camelot. Come to marry Arthur, she is greeted festively by the Court. Arthur himself, who is both shy and nervous, is not present. He is hiding in the nearby woods ("I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight?"). Guenevere has come to the woods, having slipped away from the ceremony. She is uncertain about herself and her future ("Simple Joys of Maidenhood"). She stumbles into Arthur without knowing he is her future husband. After telling her about life in Camelot ("Camelot"), Arthur discloses his identity. Since they are both immediately charmed with the other, they are delighted at the thought of becoming husband and wife. In his palace in Camelot Arthur learns from Merlyn the wisdom of peace and brotherhood, and thus is inspired to establish the Round Table. The news of this reaches young Lancelot in France, who is determined to come to Camelot and join Arthur's knights ("C'est Moi"). After he arrives, a gala outing takes place on the castle grounds ("The Lusty Month of May"), where Arthur introduces his wife to Lancelot. Guenevere takes an instant dislike to this cocky young fellow and instigates him to engage three knights of the Round Table in a jousting match ("Then You May Take Me to the Fair"). In vain does Arthur try to dissuade Guenevere from taking sides against Lancelot, and failing to do so, is completely at a loss to understand a woman's way ("How to Handle a Woman").

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