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The Essential Theatre

Oscar Gross Brockett

3.9/5 ( ratings)

This text is a welcome and helpful resource whether you are a major looking forward to a career in the theatre, or a nonmajor interested in an overview to help you better appreciate theatre as an audience member. Written by highly respected theatre historians, THE ESSENTIAL THEATRE has established a reputation as one of the most comprehensive, authoritative surveys of the theatre in colleges nationwide. Its vibrant treatment of theatre practice-past and present-range from the origins of theatre to postmodernism and performance art. Chapter after chapter, this book will encourage you and get you excited about becoming an active theatergoer, while providing the insight and understanding that will enrich your theatre experience throughout your life.

Language: English

Pages: 480

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company

Release: January 03, 2007

ISBN: 0495090379

ISBN 13: 9780495090373

The Essential Theatre

Oscar Gross Brockett

3.9/5 ( ratings)

This text is a welcome and helpful resource whether you are a major looking forward to a career in the theatre, or a nonmajor interested in an overview to help you better appreciate theatre as an audience member. Written by highly respected theatre historians, THE ESSENTIAL THEATRE has established a reputation as one of the most comprehensive, authoritative surveys of the theatre in colleges nationwide. Its vibrant treatment of theatre practice-past and present-range from the origins of theatre to postmodernism and performance art. Chapter after chapter, this book will encourage you and get you excited about becoming an active theatergoer, while providing the insight and understanding that will enrich your theatre experience throughout your life.

Language: English

Pages: 480

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company

Release: January 03, 2007

ISBN: 0495090379

ISBN 13: 9780495090373

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