Performing Arts

A view of a long-neglected classic of Weimar cinema - now restored and widely available - as both a gripping narrative of infidelity and jealousy and a film inherently about film. Artur Robison's Warning Shadows - in German simply Schatten, shadows - premiered in...

In this long overdue and affectionate salute, celebrated comedy historian Robert Ross pays tribute to some of the finest, funniest and most fascinating names in comedy from both sides of the Atlantic. Monty Python's Terry Jones wrote the foreword. With the passionate input of...

A fully illustrated exploration of the breathtaking locations from the popular TV series For those longing to know where their favorite scenes in Poldark were filmed, Pitkin's latest addition to the Film Locations series goes behind the scenes of the hugely popular TV series...

Emily Mann: Rebel Artist of the American Theater is the story of a remarkable American playwright, director, and artistic director. It is the story of a woman who defied the American theater's sexism, a traumatic assault, and illness to create unique documentary plays and...

Now softcover binding, the second edition of The Voice Clinic Handbook has been completely updated and expanded, largely rewritten, and features contributions by world-leading voice practitioners from laryngology, voice therapy, osteopathy, singing, psychotherapy, and voice science. Following the principles set by its acclaimed predecessor,...

Set in Derry, Northern Ireland in the 1990s, Derry Girls is a candid, one-of-a-kind comedy about what it's like to be a teenage girl living amongst conflict. Armed police in armoured Land Rovers, British Army check points and 'peace' walls are all an everyday...

Telling a powerful story is one of the most important actions you can take in your business.Never before has storytelling been more needed. Even though we are more digitally connected than in any previous time in history, we are experiencing a pandemic of disconnection....

Cracking Up archives and analyzes Black feminist stand-up comedy in the United States over the past sixty years. Looking closely at the work of Jackie "Moms" Mabley, Mo'Nique, Wanda Sykes, Sasheer Zamata, Sam Jay, Phoebe Robinson, Jessica Williams, Amanda Seales, and Michelle Buteau, this...

Relax with Broadway Musical Trivia Questions includes nearly quizzes on every aspect of the Broadway musical including sections devoted to the careers of major Broadway stars songwriters directors and producers ranging from Ethel Merman to Stephen Sondheim. And chapters with easy, medium and hard...

In August 1973 a movie exploded on the cinema screens - That movie was "Enter the Dragon" and introduced the west to one of the most iconic figures of modern day, that person is Bruce Lee.It was also to be Lee's last complete movie...

Storytelling: Art and Technique serves professors, students, and practitioners alike as a textbook, reference, and professional guide. It provides practical instruction and concrete examples of how to use the power of story to build literacy and presentation skills, as well as to create community...

C te d'Azur: Exploring the James Bond connections in the South of France The allure of the French Riviera, or the C te d'Azur as it is variously known, needs little or no introduction. The landscape, the wealth, the film stars, the artists, the...

This book (Behind the Scenes) is designed as a source to help navigate getting into the often unpredictable movie business and provide freelancing knowledge needed to help stay working behind the scenes.Author: Joseph J. AllenPublisher: Ebooks2go IncPublished: 11/20/2020Pages: 112Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.00h x...

Camila Maria Flores Ortiz was born to be a star. At least that's what her plan is! But she knows that becoming famous won't happen all by itself. It's going to take a lot of hard work. Every adventure brings Camila one step closer...

C te d'Azur: Exploring the James Bond connections in the South of France The allure of the French Riviera, or the C te d'Azur as it is variously known, needs little or no introduction. The landscape, the wealth, the film stars, the artists, the...

This strikingly comprehensive manual effectively shows the who, what, when, why, and how of comedy improvisation. Unlike other improv books, this text provides the tools you need to start an improvisational team or club at your school. The book presents a complete improv curriculum...

Following in the spirit and style of Scored to Death (2016), his popular first book of interviews with horror music greats, J. Blake Fichera's Scored to Death 2 collects 16 brand-new, info-packed, terrifyingly entertaining interviews with renowned composers who have provided the music for...

Oral Interpretation is a performing art form that can be engaged in by just about anyone, just about anywhere. As a theatre artist, the author of this text understands well that Oral Interpretation is a Performance Art. In this approach, creativity and discovery are...

Celebrate the woman behind the iconic character: a comic genius, perfectionist, loyal wife and friend, savvy businesswoman and devoted mother. We'll explore how the shy girl from Jamestown, N.Y., made the move from model to showgirl to B-movie actress and ultimately became the undisputed...

Tobe Hooper's productions, which often trespassed upon the safety of the family unit, cast a critical eye toward an America in crisis. Often dismissed by scholars and critics as a one-hit wonder thanks to his 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Hooper...