The Art of Theatre

What is the difference between the living stage and the silver screen? How can theatre play a part in our lives? THE ART OF THEATRE: THEN AND NOW uses popular screen entertainments as a touchstone to begin exploring the unique art of theatre. It challenges students to interpret, criticize, and appreciate the various roles theatre plays in society through positive comparison to TV and film. From theatre`s ritual origins to modern musicals, from the controversies surrounding the NEA to the applicability of acting lessons in everyday life, this book is an important first step toward a deeper awareness of theatre`s continuing and contemporary significance. Featuring strong coverage of current events in theatre, the reviewer-praised anecdotal narrative makes this book fun to read and one that students will want to keep long after the course is over. THE ART OF THEATRE: THEN AND NOW is a slightly more in-depth version of the book, EXPERIENCING THE ART OF THE THEATRE; it contains expanded chapters on theatre history. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.