Performing Arts

An insider's spirited history of Yale Repertory Theatre In this serious and entertaining chronicle of the first fifty years of Yale Repertory Theatre, award-winning dramaturg James Magruder shows how dozens of theater artists have played their parts in the evolution of a sterling American...

Dinah would be dancing lead roles with the famous Kirov ballet, but growing antisemitism threatens her career and her life, forcing her to flee to Philadelphia, which seems like her best chance until she finds out that success in her new homeland is very...

The real-life scandals of Hollywood's personalities rival any drama they bring to life on the silver screen. The Hollywood Scandal Almanac provides daily doses of high and low crimes, fraud and deceit, culled from Tinseltown's checkered past. The exploits of silent-era stars Charlie Chaplin...

The Halloween Society, founded in the late 1980s, was an exclusive club dedicated to the maskmakers' art. Now its colorful history and dramatic influence is documented in Ron Magid's two-volume memoir, The Halloween Society Unearthed and The Halloween Society Unmasked. The Halloween Society Unearthed...

In this enchanting, and beautifully illustrated picture book, children aged 7 years and up are treated to a mesmerizing tale where poetic language weaves a mystic and beautiful circus experience.The Flying Circus transports readers to a sleepy village on an ordinary day, where extraordinary...

Something exciting is happening with the contemporary history play. New writing by playwrights such as Jackie Sibblies Drury, Samuel Adamson, Hannah Khalil, Cordelia Lynn, and Lucy Kirkwood, makes powerful theatrical use of the past, but does not fit into critics' familiar categories of historical...

"I couldn't stop arfing" - Lassie, Hollywood, CA "Bow Wow, Wow, Wow" - Daisy, Dagwood Bumstead's owner "Owwwwwswww" - Goofy, Anaheim, CA "Hoo-wee" - Deputy Dawg, Los Angeles, CA "Bleah!" - Snoopy, Santa Rosa, CA "You know what? I'm happy" - Droopy, Hollywood, CAAuthor:...

Learn the secrets of the clone troopers in this interactive, fully illustrated guide for readers of all ages. Join the ranks of the Galactic Republic in Star Wars: The Secrets of the Clone Troopers. Young fans will uncover thrilling secrets from the history of...

Learn the secret to selling with ease by leveraging the incredible power of storytellingTelling an inspiring story is one of the most important actions you can take in your business. When you know which stories to tell-and how to tell them-you have a remarkable...

Where are Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer hiding? Are they at Jerry's apartment? Their usual booth at Monk's? Maybe they're at a baseball game? See if you can find out in this officially licensed search-and-find activity book for all ages. Look for the hilarious...

This unprecedented volume includes 30 essays by teachers and students about the teacher characters who have inspired them. Drawing on film and television texts, the authors explore screen lessons from a variety of perspectives.Author: Shirley R. SteinbergPublisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic PubliPublished: 02/01/2017Pages:...

Saturday Night is the intimate history of the original Saturday Night Live, from its beginnings as an outlaw program produced by an unruly band of renegades from the comedy underground to a TV institution that made stars of John Belushi, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase,...

Author: Quentin TarantinoPublisher: Harper PerennialPublished: 11/19/2024Pages: 192Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9780063265950

The comprehensive bible for low-budget, independent film producing for emerging and professional producers. Designed to use for production meetings with every aspect of the film producing process outlined in detail, including checklists to keep you on track, from pre-production to the first day of...

Test your knowledge about Broadway history, award-winning plays, and showstopping musicals with this 200-card trivia game from Playbill, the most trusted magazine in theatre, with an included instructional booklet. Whether you're a devoted Broadway theatregoer or a fan of the stage who has never...

When the arts, culture, and entertainment industries came to a halt in late winter 2020, many claimed this was the end of art as we knew it. Theatre managers, museum directors, performers, artists, and everyday folks had to figure out new strategies for living...

On Wednesdays we wear pink and read tarot cards! Revisit the cafeteria at North Shore High and celebrate the beloved cult classic film Mean Girls and spill your secrets with this must-have illustrated tarot deck and guidebook. A fan favorite since its release in...

This stunning debut novel set in the fascinating world of Cold War Soviet ballet follows the fates of twin sisters whose bond is competitive, complicated, but never broken.Maya and Natasha are twin sisters born in the midst of the Siege of Leningrad in 1941...

Mamiachi & Me is a lyrical and empowering picture book written by Jolene and Dakota Gutiérrez and illustrated by Mirelle Ortega, winner of a Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor, about what it means to be a mariachi in an all-female band. Today's the day! Rosa...

Making The Moment is the story of a young 10-year-old fem queen (*trans girl) making her debut in ballroom. As she moves through the community getting ready to compete, she comes across various friends and house members who give her advice, support, tokens, and...