Performing Arts

Felicity Alexander is supposed to be charming audiences at New York's Metropolitan Opera, not placed under house arrest in Grenada in October 1983 when the Americans invade. Born and raised in Winnipeg, the daughter of a Grenadian woman and an absent white father, she...

"Brecher is the most influential writer you've never heard of in Hollywood. He wrote At the Circus and Go West for the Marx brothers and classics such as Du Barry Was a Lady and Meet Me in St. Louis for MGM. He wrote stand-up...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Discover the enchanting magic of Hansel and Gretel in this musical reimagining of Humperdinck's most famous suites - push the button in each scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Humperdinck's score. On the edge of the woods live Hansel...

Tor Essentials presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure. Winner of the World Fantasy Award and inspiration for the hit Christopher Nolan movie, genre master Christopher Priest's The...

The Life of Singleton will be the definitive account of film icon John Singleton's life and times. John Singleton became a living legend at just 24 years old when he earned Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Boyz N...

A lion cub prince, with passion for music, struggles with his destiny to be king.In the savanna lands of Africa lives a lion cub who dreams of being a musician. But his father is against this desire because he expects his son to become...

The revised and updated only authorised history of Hammer Films, the company, its leading figures, and a film-by-film analysis of the studio's entire output up to 2023's Doctor Jekyll. Now with new imagery throughout and continuing the story as Hammer came back from the...

An in-depth exploration of the stardom and authorship of Stephen Chow Sing-chi, one of Hong Kong cinema's most enduringly popular stars and among its most commercially successful directors. In the West, Stephen Chow is renowned as the ground-breaking director and star of global blockbusters...

Dance is an art form where people move their body in a variety of ways, usually to music. The Art of Dance explores the many styles, people, and events that make up the world of dance. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter...

Today's most exciting work for the stage is emerging far from Broadway's "mainstream," at Off and Off-off Broadway theaters, at regional companies around the country, and from abroad. Here is an up-to-the-minute collection of scenes--ideally suited for both classroom and audition use--from the best...

This book offers a groundbreaking investigation into issues of gender, power and the representation of sovereignty in French Baroque court ballet - and in today's performances that recall them. Mark Franko uses powerful interpretive tools derived from historiography and critical theory, especially the work...

Find out if you'd survive a slasher film in this chilling, choice-based coloring adventure. So, you and your friends decide to go away for a quiet vacation at a lakeside cabin. The good news is that you're all together. The bad news? You're not...

Three preteen horror geeks team up with a famous horror novelist to take down their substitute teacher who may or may not be human.Author: Will BuntinPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished: 11/28/2016Pages: 116Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.24dISBN: 9781540609205This title is not...

Opera belongs to everyone, and its appeal knows no age limit. Clyde Robert Bulla presents twenty-three stories on which his favorite musical dramas are based. They are all so lively and vivid that the reader has the sense of being there as the stories...

Introducing a groundbreaking masterpiece that will unlock the secrets to mastering Blender 3D like never before! Immerse yourself in the world of 3D modeling and animation with "Step-by-Step Guide to Master Blender 3D." This comprehensive guide is meticulously crafted by a seasoned industry expert...

Dive into the exciting world of dance teams. There are different kinds of dance teams but all feature dancers working together. Young readers learn more about dance teams and what to expect when joining one.Author: Mel HammondPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 08/01/2024Pages: 24Binding Type: Library...

A sweeping collection of 14 songs from Ireland that invites children to discover a rich tradition of hopeful and heartfelt music, filled with pride and passion. This celebration of sound and storytelling abounds with a blend of lively and heart-wrenching tones. Popular favourites passed...

From award-winning, bestselling author David Levithan and beloved, acclaimed singer-songwriter Jens Lekman comes a charming, tender novel about an unlucky-in-love wedding singer trying to find the right words to save his relationship J is an accidental wedding singer. Unlike most wedding singers, he writes...

Christian Petzold (b. 1960) is arguably the most prominent filmmaker working in Germany today, with a growing international reputation for his carefully fashioned narrative studies of identity and relationships. Running through the core of his films is the theme of work, in various forms...