Communication, Film & Theatre

The Enjoyment of Theatre continues to bring students the expertise of a proven author team — one whose strong academic credentials combine with a wealth of theatre experience to create a text that effectively conveys the importance and excitement of theatre. Both majors and non-majors will find reading this text as enjoyable as the theatre itself. Cameron and Gillespie make theatre “come alive” for all students in a comprehensive and accessible way.

The new edition of this highly successful, audience-oriented text builds on the strong foundation of previous editions. By recognizing both educational and cultural diversity in the 1990's, the authors use their vast knowledge and deep understanding of theatre to span its 2500 plus-year history and to show students how theatre is — and will continue to be — relevant to their everyday lives.

• A strong balance of history and performance provides students with a context for understanding today's theatre and the social impact of the theatre since its inception.

• Separate chapters on the audience and world theatre present a well-rounded and thorough approach to the study of theatre (Cameron and Gillespie were the first to recognize the importance of these essential topics).

• Strong illustration program and captioning enhance the visual impact of the study of theatre. Many new photos and computer graphics continue to strengthen this edition.

• Extensive pedagogical tools aid student learning: “Thinking about Theatre” boxes, “Objectives,” “Links,” and “Current Issues.”

• New “Links” feature gives students exciting suggestions — including books, Internet sites, plays, and movies — for more information about key topics in each chapter.

• New section on American Musical Theatre (in Ch. 14) offers a look into the history of American musical theatre, with major names and dates, historically important photos, and a discussion of its social significance.

• New section on Gay Theatre (in Ch. 16) includes a brief history of gay and lesbian theatre, with play titles, important people, and social significance.

• Thoroughly revised “Thinking about Theatre” boxes provide a more sophisticated approach to encouraging students to think about and understand the impact of theatre on their everyday lives.

All chapters include “Links” and “Thinking About Theatre” and conclude with “Current Issues” and “Key Terms.”

I.THEATRE AND ITS AUDIENCE: THEATRE THEORY AND CRITICISM.

II.TODAY'S THEATRE AND ITS MAKERS: THEATRE PRACTICE.

III.THE THEATRE OF OTHER TIMES AND PLACES: THEATRE HISTORY.

11.Facade Stages: Greece and Rome.

12.Emblem and Simultaneity: Middle Ages and Golden Ages.

13.Illusionistic Theatres I: Neoclassicism and Italianate Staging.

14.Illusionistic Theatres II: Romanticism, Commercialism, and Realism.

15.Reactions against Realism: The Avant Garde, 1890s-1960s.

16.Changing World, Eclectic Theatre: 1960s-Y2K.

17.World Theatre.

Introduction to Theatre  (Theatre)

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  Enjoyment of Theatre, The, 6/E
  Cameron & Gillespie
  ©2004 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 496 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205375510 | ISBN-13: 9780205375516
  Brief Description

  

  The Enjoyment of Theatre's balanced coverage of performance and history provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to theatre for both majors and non-majors.

  This text covers the full span of theatre's 2,500-year history as well as performance/production topics such as playwriting, acting, directing, and the theatre industry. The Sixth Edition features major revisions while continuing to bring students the expertise of a proven author team - one whose strong academic credentials combine with a wealth of theatre experience. Cameron and Gillespie make theatre come alive for all students by showing them how theatre is, and will continue to be, relevant to their everyday lives.

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  Enjoyment of Theatre, The, 7/E
  Cameron, Gillespie, Hunter & Patterson
  ©2008 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 432 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205500234 | ISBN-13: 9780205500239
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  The Enjoyment of Theatre's balanced coverage of performance and history provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to theatre for both majors and non-majors.

   

  This text covers the full span of theatre's 2,500-year history as well as performance/production topics such as playwriting, acting, directing, and the theatre industry. This seventh edition features major revisions and welcomes two highly respected collaborators from the University of South Carolina to the proven author team of Cameron and Gillespie. Together, the authors make theatre come alive for all students by showing them how theatre is relevant to their everyday lives.

Evaluating a Performance
Greenwald
©2002 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321095413 | ISBN-13: 9780321095411

Explore Theatre: A Backstage Pass Interactive DVD
O'HARA
©2004 | Allyn & Bacon | CD-ROM Only | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205405541 | ISBN-13: 9780205405541
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ResearchNavigator.com Guide: Mass Communication, Theatre, and Film (Valuepack item only)
Roat & Barr
©2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 128 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205524141 | ISBN-13: 9780205524143

iClicker Classroom Response System
iClicker & Allyn & Bacon/Longman
©2008 | Allyn & Bacon | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205594506 | ISBN-13: 9780205594504

For Introduction to Theatre

Allyn & Bacon Introduction to Theatre Study Site (Open Access)
Allyn & Bacon
©2008 | Allyn & Bacon | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205547192 | ISBN-13: 9780205547197
URL:  http://www.abtheatre.com

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