Performing Arts

Theorizing Colonial Cinema is a millennial retrospective on the entangled intimacy between film and colonialism from film's global inception to contemporary legacies in and of Asia. The volume engages new perspectives by asking how prior discussions on film form, theory, history, and ideology may...

In 1980, Syrian filmmaker Mohammad Malas traveled to Lebanon to film a documentary of interviews with Palestinians of the refugee camps around Beirut about their dreams. The Dream: A Diary of the Film is Malas's haunting chronicle of his immersion in the life of...

What is a dramaturg? What is dramaturgy? What are the political implications for the way that plays produce meaning in performance?Over the last decade, the role of the dramaturg has become more common in the theatrical process, but it is still a new term...

Discover the electrifying artwork behind the action-packed blockbuster, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Dive into the creation of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire with this deluxe art book. Featuring commentary from the filmmakers, this volume explores how a team of world-class artists...

This unique work profiles the private lives and careers of 32 American game show hosts, including the originals (e.g., Bill Cullen, Peter Marshall), the classics (e.g., Bob Barker), and the contemporaries (e.g., Regis Philbin). Organized by host, each chapter includes birth and family information...

Inspire kids with the glittering story of pop superstar Taylor Swift! This talented singer-songwriter started as a little country girl with a big dream to become a star. Little Taylor grew up on her family's Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania. Then, at age six,...

A lovingly empowering story about finding courage and strength in your family, history, and community through a traditional and cherished Samoan dance, taualuga. Written by debut author, Kealani Netane, and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator, Dung Ho. Tala wishes that she could...

Stagecraft Fundamentals, Fourth Edition, is an entry-level how-to guide and reference on backstage theatre, covering every aspect of basic theatre production.The history of stagecraft, safety precautions, lighting, costumes, scenery, special effects, career planning tips, and more are discussed, illustrated by beautiful full-color images that...

Author: Mehmet TumbaPublisher: Independently PublishedPublished: 11/27/2023Pages: 126Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.27dISBN: 9798870073675This title is not returnable

Rihanna is an award-wining, worldwide music superstar. But her success extends beyond music. She is also a successful actress, businesswoman, and fashion designer. Discover more about Rihanna from her personal life to her next big projects. Author: Heather E. SchwartzPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2024Pages:...

The director of twenty-five films, including My Night at Maud's (1969), which was nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award, and the editor in chief of Cahiers du cinéma from 1957 to 1963, Éric Rohmer set the terms by which people watched, made, and...

One of the great Canadian actors of his generation, Gordon Pinsent has worked in theatre, and on film and television, for more than six decades. In this compelling and candid, engaging and entertaining memoir, Pinsent shares career highlights - including roles in Quentin Durgens,...

"In this thrilling debut, television producer and filmmaker Rogoff recounts her mission to bring Sesame Street to Russian audiences.... The resulting tale is one of perseverance and creativity that illuminates how even the most disparate cultures and perspectives can find common ground." -- Publishers...

Adapted by Richard Appignanesi and illustrated by Nana Li, the Manga Shakespeare interpretation of Twelfth Night incorporates fresh ideas and thoughtful settings to introduce the classic play to a new audience of Shakespeare fans. A comedy of mistaken identity and thwarted love, Twelfth Night...

Author: John WoodPublisher: Decodables by Jump!Published: 01/01/2024Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9798889969495Audience: Ages 9-12This title is only available via back order

Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature Member of the 2023 Notable Books for a Global Society (NGBS) List From the beloved author of President of the Whole Fifth Grade, a story about a young Black girl who summons the courage...

Characters: 8 male, 2 femaleAcclaimed playwright Matt Pelfrey's adaptation of John Ball's In the Heat of the Night based on the award-winning book that inspired the Oscar-winning film and the Emmy-winning television series.It's 1962. A hot August night lies heavy over the small town...

From 1934 to 1954 Joseph I. Breen, a media-savvy Victorian Irishman, reigned over the Production Code Administration, the Hollywood office tasked with censoring the American screen. Though little known outside the ranks of the studio system, this former journalist and public relations agent was...

Author: InsightsPublisher: InsightsPublished: 01/09/2024Pages: 192Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 3.80h x 6.20w x 0.90dISBN: 9798886633832

Demonstrating Harry Potter's global reach and unparalleled visual impact, Harry Potter: The Definitive Movie Posters features the most dramatic national and international movie posters created during the entire eight-film run. This elegant, large-scale fo Demonstrating Harry Potter's global reach and unparalleled visual impact, Harry...