Performing Arts

Presenting a distinct combination of well-written, up-to-date background information and intriguing selections from primary documents, The Bedford Companion to Shakespeare introduces you to the topics most important to the study of Shakespeare in their full historical and cultural context.Author: Russ McDonaldPublisher: Bedford BooksPublished: 02/01/2001Pages:...

What is the relationship between theatre and class? How has this relationship developed over time, from the age of empire to the advent of social democracy and on to contemporary times? What impact has late capitalism had on the theatre industry? What effect has...

The electric spirit of Saturday Night Live as captured by longtime resident photographer Mary Ellen Matthews Andy Samberg in a giant martini glass. Billie Eilish peeking out of a pile of snow. Kevin Hart writing his own cue cards. Paul Rudd as Paul McCartney....

Taiwanese-Language Cinema: Rediscovered and Reconsidered presents diverse approaches to the vibrant commercial film industry known as Taiwanese-language cinema (taiyupian). After a long period of neglect, films are being restored and made available with subtitles.Taiwanese-language cinema was a cycle of over 1,000 dramatic feature films...

The incredible journey of a musical from potential disaster to success, and the Broadway industry that managed to stay alive during the pandemic shutdown of 2020-22. Despite historic, seemingly insurmountable setbacks of four openings, Bob Dylan and Conor McPherson's musical Girl from the North...

"A treasure trove for any fan of Dean and Jerry, packed with valuable information, behind-the-scenes stories, and a dizzying array of rare photos. I couldn't put this book down "- Leonard Maltin Michael J. Hayde is the author of My Name's Friday: The Unauthorized...

Since the late 19th century, film has been the ultimate medium by which to express and illuminate the darker, wilder recesses of man's imagination. An alchemical convergence of magic lantern experiments and new photographic technology led to the production of the very first moving...

The story of a groundbreaking, lost, 1970 dystopian sci-fi movie about environmental collapse is told in this new book by author and journalist Chris Campion (Some New Kind of Kick, The War is Here) and the film's writer-director Anthony Foutz. Shot in Joshua Tree...

When Rappy the Raptor's class goes to the library, it's all Rappy can do not to be noisy. Can he keep his rapping quiet, or will he start a book riot? When students are finding the library a bore, quick-thinking Rappy uses his rhyming...

Author: DKPublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)Published: 12/10/2024Pages: 12Binding Type: Board BookWeight: 0.31lbsISBN: 9780593965269Language: SpanishAudience: Baby-PreschoolAbout the AuthorWe believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first...

Podcasting in a Platform Age explores the transition underway in podcasting by considering how the influx of legacy and new media interest in the medium is injecting professional and corporate logics into what had been largely an amateur media form. Many of the most...

The Operation Sisterhood series continues as the four sisters decide to put on a community musical! The creative sister Sunday is the director and writer, but she has lost her spark. Can she find her shine again before everyone calls it quits? "This ode...

The delightful story of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker comes to life with the help of a few crayons, felt-tip pens, or other coloring media. All the wonderful characters and scenes are here: Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house: Clara, together...

Shipped halfway around the world to spend the summer with her mom's eccentric Australian relatives, middle schooler and passionate violinist Louisa is prepared to be resentful. But life at the family's remote camp in the Tasmanian rainforest is intriguing, to say the least. There...

Author: Ralph HelferPublisher: Harper PerennialPublished: 06/13/2016Pages: 352Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.88dISBN: 9780062164698This title is not returnable

Get inspired by Michael J. Fox, the beloved Back to the Future actor from Canada who is helping people all around the world, with this collectible Little Golden Book featuring full-color illustrations on every page! Michael moved to California--1,300 miles away from home--to be...

Meet Henry the Octopus, one of the Wiggly friends, in this fun shaped board book!Author: The WigglesPublisher: Five Mile PressPublished: 10/03/2023Pages: 12Binding Type: Board BookWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.60h x 6.00w x 0.50dISBN: 9781922857613Audience: Ages 4-8About the AuthorThe Wiggles are the world's favorite children's entertainment group...

Movies are a popular form of media, and today it is easier than ever for people to film their own. This title explores the history and future of filmmaking, as well as the equipment, skills, challenges, and marketing strategies involved in filming and distributing...

Lynnie Godfrey shares lessons she learned while pursuing a career in show business. Lynnie is an award winning actress both in the theater and television, a popular chanteuse and now a sought-after producer and director. Her "lessons learned" will encourage and guide anyone who...

Does a dance communicate ? What ? How ? Are all dances meaningful ? Do spectators see what a choreographer sees ? "The strands of the dance medium like locks of hair plait into one meaningful whole. The interlock is all." The interlock is...