Theatre Studies books

Experience the uproarious laughter of Mark Ambient's classic farcical comedy, ""Oh! Susannah!: A Farcical Comedy...  Read More >>

Step behind the curtain with ""Nat Goodwin's Book,"" a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of the renowned...  Read More >>

Experience the wit and social commentary of Arthur Pinero's ""The Big Drum, A Comedy in Four Acts,"" a classic of...  Read More >>

Delve into the world of early 19th-century drama with ""The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor: Volume I, Number...  Read More >>

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A comprehensive and historic survey of the techniques of true Vaudeville  Read More >>

A History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration  Read More >>

Clayton Meeker Hamilton was an American drama critic. Born in Brooklyn, N. Y., he graduated from the Polytechnic...  Read More >>

Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) was an American novelist and dramatist best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novels...  Read More >>

Rediscover the wit and charm of 18th-century musical theater with John O'Keeffe's ""The Castle of Andalusia: A Comic...  Read More >>

Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes....  Read More >>

George Pierce Baker (1866-1935) taught drama in Harvard's English Department until 1925. He then moved to Yale,...  Read More >>

The autobiography of stage actress Clara Morris discusses on her life and work, offering a fascinating glimpse into...  Read More >>

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and...  Read More >>

Experience the wit and charm of Victorian England with Arthur W. Pinero's ""The Gay Lord Quex: A Comedy in Four...  Read More >>

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1908 Original Publisher: Doubleday, Page  Read More >>

The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books...  Read More >>

Step back in time with ""Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 4, April 1810,"" a fascinating glimpse...  Read More >>

Excerpt: ...of nephews and nieces, a house swarming with female...  Read More >>

Delve into the captivating lives of ""Queens of the French Stage"" in this meticulously prepared biography by H....  Read More >>

Harold Acton Vivian's ""The Theatrical Primer"" is a delightful collection of essays exploring the world of theater...  Read More >>

Delve into the world of early 19th-century drama with ""The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor: Volume I, Number...  Read More >>

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1879 Original Publisher: H. Holt and company Subjects:...  Read More >>

Explore the fascinating history of Shakespeare's enduring influence in ""Essay Toward a History of Shakespeare in...  Read More >>

Excerpt: ...of nephews and nieces, a house swarming with female...  Read More >>