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Explore Theatre: A Backstage Pass Interactive DVD
O'Hara

ISBN-10: 0205405541
ISBN-13: 9780205405541

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2004
Format: CD-ROM Only
Published: 08/08/2003

Suggested retail price: $19.80
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This unique and fully interactive DVD offers students a firsthand look at the people and processes that make theatre happen. This new and unique learning tool was developed by students for students under the direction of an award-winning teacher of theatre, Dr. Michael O'Hara of Ball State University.

  • Multimedia content combines video, text, and interactive simulations.
  • Content areas on the people of theatre interactively demonstrate each important role and how each role affects the final outcome of the performance.
  • Lighting Designer section allows students to simulate the different types of lighting angles to see firsthand how each lighting angle affects the mood of the scene.
  • History of Theatre content area features an interactive timeline with video of student actors demonstrating the theatre experience of each time period.



 1. Author.


 2. Director.


 3. Stage Manager.


 4. Scene Designer.


 5. Technical Director.


 6. Actor.


 7. Lighting Designer.


 8. Sound Designer.


 9. Crew.


10. Front House Manager.


11. Mediator.


12. Audience.


13. History.


14. “Raindance.”

For Introduction to Theatre


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