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Author:   Marcia Ferguson ,  Marcia L. Ferguson
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 10.00cm , Height: 10.00cm , Length: 10.00cm
Weight:   0.100kg
ISBN:  

9780321136732

ISBN 10:   032113673
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   19 October 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

1. Writing about Theatre Why Write About Theatre? The Review and The Analysis The Importance of Conversation Questions for Critique The Importance of the Spectator Questions for Critique Tastes and Opinions Your Audience 2. Preparing to Write and Writing the Essay PREWRITING Interpreting the Assignment Specific and non-specific Paper Topics Determining Scope and Tone Coming Prepared to a Play Art of Taking Good Notes WRITING THE ESSAY Finding a Thesis Statement Creating and Using an Outline Introductory Paragraph Body Paragraphs Conclusions Drafts 3. The Review and the Production Response The Review The Production Response Prewriting Questions Writing the Review or Production Response 4. The Critical Theatre Essay Two Critical Approaches Using Form and Content Using Theatre History 5. Research: Methods and Materials Functions of Research in Theatre Practice Functions of Research in Critical Essays Research Methods Research Materials Theatre History Research Sources Form and Content Research Sources Finding Articles, Reviews, Criticism, & Scholarship Organizing and Incorporating Research Sample Student Essays 6. The Character/Scene Analysis Script versus Play Text Stanislavski's Techniques Primary Elements of a Character/Scene Analysis Given Circumstances Glossary of Theatrical Terms and Concepts

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