Theatrical Worlds (Beta Version)

Theatrical Worlds (Beta Version)

<BR><div>Draw back the curtain on the world of theatre and learn how the magic of a great stage performance is created. Designed for theatre appreciation students and written in an engaging style, this book is an ideal introduction to all aspects of theatre.<BR><BR>Learn about the variety of ways professional actors approach their roles. Meet the people you won’t see during a performance but who are essential in bringing a production to life: writers, directors, set designers, tailors, carpenters, electricians, stagehands, light and sound technicians, riggers, ushers, supervisors, and stage managers. From casting to run-throughs to wardrobe, this book includes interviews with those involved in the creation process from beginning to end. Eye-opening details about acting techniques, directing, and production design may inspire you to audition or work behind the scenes yourself.</div><div><BR>Special topics, including Shakespeare, the American musical, and world theatre, provide examinations into unique genres, and an overview of the fascinating history of theatre provides the<BR>necessary background to understand and enjoy live performances. The expert contributors to <i>Theatrical Worlds </i>reveal unexpected connections between the stage and such diverse fields as languages and literature, psychology, music, science, law, journalism, and business. After reading this book you’ll gain a deeper awareness of the many layers of artistry<BR>behind the wonders of theatre.</div><BR><BR>