Performing Arts

Curated by series editor Paul Sugarman from the Applause three-volume series, Once More unto the Speech, Dear Friends, edited by Neil Freeman, these monologues from Shakespeare's works are given new life and purpose for today's readers and actors alike. There are twelve titles in...

This is the ultimate anthology of theatrical anecdotes, edited by lifelong theatre-lover Gyles Brandreth in the Oxford tradition, and covering every kind of theatrical story and experience from the age of Shakespeare and Marlowe to the age of Stoppard and Mamet, from Richard Burbage...

Un libro en rima, entre los m s vendidos de los Little Golden Books, acerca de una peque a ni a que estudia ballet -- ahora en espa ol nete al regocijo de una ni a que va a clase de ballet y luego...

"Who does not love this famous song from the eighties? It's a great choice of song to put in a picture book. I liked they made the text colorful and fun." --Portland Book Review "See the people walking down the street Fall in line...

Literary Nonfiction. Drama. African & African American Studies. LGBTQIA Studies. Middle Eastern Studies. Performance Studies. Women's Studies. Is it possible--is it even ethical?--to make hopeful art in an unjust and chaotic world? In the tradition of artist-essayists such as James Baldwin, Anne Lamott, and...

The first book in twenty-five years from "one of our great comic minds" (The Washington Post) features Seinfeld's best work across five decades in comedy. Since his first performance at the legendary New York nightclub "Catch a Rising Star" as a twenty-one-year-old college student...

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Bruno Mars. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in his life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.Author: Martha LondonPublisher: Focus ReadersPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: Library BindingWeight:...

You Can't Walk Away From the Truth.An Historical Drama Movie Script About the Scopes Monkey Trial.Love and faith are put to the ultimate test in this stirring romantic drama set against the landmark Scopes "Monkey Trial" of 1925. Charles Anderson is a talented young...

Chris Hemsworth captivated audiences as Marvel's Thor. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Hemsworth's life, acting career, and experience playing Thor.Author: Martha LondonPublisher: Focus ReadersPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h...

Jason Momoa captivated audiences as DC's Aquaman. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Momoa's life, acting career, and experience playing Aquaman.Author: Martha LondonPublisher: Focus ReadersPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.90h x...

The ultimate oral history of the only gentleman secret agent with a license to kill...and thrill...telling the incredible, uncensored true stories of the James Bond franchise and spy mania. For over five decades, the cinematic adventures of James Bond have thrilled moviegoers. Now, bestselling...

THAT'S RIGHT. THE LOST FILMS IS BACK. And like a Heisei era Godzilla foe, it's mutated into its second, bigger, badder form. And it's got it all: Adam West battling the Big G in BATMAN MEETS GODZILLA? Check. A DAIMAJIN remake starring Steven Seagal?...

This book is about the practical realities of the film market today and how to make a film while minimizing financial risk. Film is a risky investment and securing that investment is a huge challenge. The best way to get investors is to do...

Join Addy, Jenny, Shaun and Ty for a Christmas to remember The Good Deed Crew strikes again after Grace Notes serenades families all around Tigothee Falls at the yearly Santa Breakfast at the Zoo. Members of the crew slide off an icy road, encounter...

Duck loves peace and quiet But when Seagull gets sick and can't perform, will Duck jump in to to join the band?. Why would they even want him around? This charming tale will become a favorite story to read time and again as being...

Whether you have started belly dance classes or have yet to take the plunge, this book will help answer many of your questions, including: "What are the benefits of belly dance and can I do it?""How do I find a class that's right for...

Jitterbug lives in a modest cabin in the Ozarks of Arkansas. The runt of a litter of dachshunds, she's hopelessly at odds with her surroundings and can't help but dream of making a name for herself in the big city. When opportunity knocks, Jitterbug...

Can statistics predict the Oscars? Do older or younger actors have a better chance to win awards? What are the hidden biases of Academy Awards voters? Do films that are more popular with audiences win more often? What are the biggest upsets in Oscar...

Being a football fan involves so much passion, pleasure and it must be said - pain. This book is a selection of one Southampton FC fan's highlights over more than 50 years. It's as much about what it's like to be a proud and...

Natalie Wood and "lovely" Richard Beymer, to the mercurial Jerome Robbins and "passionate" Rita Moreno, with whom Chakiris remains friends. "I know exactly where my gratitude belongs," Chakiris writes, "and I still marvel at how, unbeknownst to me at the time, the joyful path...